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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,676.72, 13,015.92 and 2,833.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,676.72, 13,015.92 and 2,833.44 is: 4,250.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,676.72 : 13,015.92 = 2,833.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,676.72/13,015.92 = 2,833.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,676.72x = 13,015.92 × 2,833.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,676.72x = 36,879,828.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,879,828.36/8,676.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.43

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