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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,673.89, 13,009.41 and 2,829.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,673.89, 13,009.41 and 2,829.06 is: 4,243.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,673.89 : 13,009.41 = 2,829.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,673.89/13,009.41 = 2,829.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,673.89x = 13,009.41 × 2,829.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,673.89x = 36,804,401.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,804,401.45/8,673.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,243.13

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