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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,673.76, 13,012.71 and 2,830.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,673.76, 13,012.71 and 2,830.38 is: 4,246.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,673.76 : 13,012.71 = 2,830.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,673.76/13,012.71 = 2,830.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,673.76x = 13,012.71 × 2,830.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,673.76x = 36,830,914.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,830,914.13/8,673.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,246.25

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