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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,676.23, 13,015.58 and 2,831.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,676.23, 13,015.58 and 2,831.46 is: 4,247.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,676.23 : 13,015.58 = 2,831.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,676.23/13,015.58 = 2,831.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,676.23x = 13,015.58 × 2,831.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,676.23x = 36,853,079.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,853,079.99/8,676.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,247.59

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