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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,680.44, 13,021.74 and 2,837.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,680.44, 13,021.74 and 2,837.64 is: 4,256.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,680.44 : 13,021.74 = 2,837.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,680.44/13,021.74 = 2,837.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,680.44x = 13,021.74 × 2,837.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,680.44x = 36,951,010.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,951,010.29/8,680.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,256.81

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