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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.73, 13,008.33 and 2,831.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.73, 13,008.33 and 2,831.58 is: 4,245.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.73 : 13,008.33 = 2,831.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.73/13,008.33 = 2,831.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.73x = 13,008.33 × 2,831.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.73x = 36,834,127.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,834,127.06/8,675.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,245.65

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