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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.08, 13,013.70 and 2,829.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.08, 13,013.70 and 2,829.70 is: 4,244.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.08 : 13,013.70 = 2,829.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.08/13,013.70 = 2,829.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.08x = 13,013.70 × 2,829.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.08x = 36,824,866.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,824,866.89/8,675.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,244.90

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