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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,676.08, 13,016.54 and 2,833.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,676.08, 13,016.54 and 2,833.04 is: 4,250.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,676.08 : 13,016.54 = 2,833.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,676.08/13,016.54 = 2,833.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,676.08x = 13,016.54 × 2,833.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,676.08x = 36,876,378.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,876,378.48/8,676.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.35

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