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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.56, 13,013.88 and 2,831.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.56, 13,013.88 and 2,831.16 is: 4,247.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.56 : 13,013.88 = 2,831.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.56/13,013.88 = 2,831.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.56x = 13,013.88 × 2,831.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.56x = 36,844,376.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,844,376.50/8,674.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,247.41

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