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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.88, 13,012.46 and 2,832.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.88, 13,012.46 and 2,832.46 is: 4,248.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.88 : 13,012.46 = 2,832.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.88/13,012.46 = 2,832.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.88x = 13,012.46 × 2,832.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.88x = 36,857,272.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,857,272.45/8,675.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.25

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