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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.76, 13,015.70 and 2,832.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.76, 13,015.70 and 2,832.38 is: 4,249.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.76 : 13,015.70 = 2,832.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.76/13,015.70 = 2,832.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.76x = 13,015.70 × 2,832.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.76x = 36,865,408.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,865,408.37/8,675.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.24

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