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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,677.84, 13,015.41 and 2,833.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,677.84, 13,015.41 and 2,833.15 is: 4,249.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,677.84 : 13,015.41 = 2,833.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,677.84/13,015.41 = 2,833.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,677.84x = 13,015.41 × 2,833.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,677.84x = 36,874,608.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,874,608.84/8,677.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.28

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