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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,680.83, 13,022.16 and 2,837.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,680.83, 13,022.16 and 2,837.43 is: 4,256.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,680.83 : 13,022.16 = 2,837.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,680.83/13,022.16 = 2,837.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,680.83x = 13,022.16 × 2,837.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,680.83x = 36,949,467.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,949,467.45/8,680.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,256.44

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