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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,680.08, 13,021.29 and 2,834.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,680.08, 13,021.29 and 2,834.76 is: 4,252.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,680.08 : 13,021.29 = 2,834.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,680.08/13,021.29 = 2,834.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,680.08x = 13,021.29 × 2,834.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,680.08x = 36,912,232.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,912,232.04/8,680.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.52

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