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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,679.40, 13,017.78 and 2,836

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,679.40, 13,017.78 and 2,836 is: 4,253.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,679.40 : 13,017.78 = 2,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,679.40/13,017.78 = 2,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,679.40x = 13,017.78 × 2,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,679.40x = 36,918,424.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,918,424.08/8,679.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.57

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