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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,676.73, 13,009.83 and 2,832.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,676.73, 13,009.83 and 2,832.58 is: 4,247.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,676.73 : 13,009.83 = 2,832.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,676.73/13,009.83 = 2,832.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,676.73x = 13,009.83 × 2,832.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,676.73x = 36,851,384.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,851,384.26/8,676.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,247.15

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