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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,681.58, 13,023.05 and 2,838.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,681.58, 13,023.05 and 2,838.78 is: 4,258.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,681.58 : 13,023.05 = 2,838.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,681.58/13,023.05 = 2,838.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,681.58x = 13,023.05 × 2,838.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,681.58x = 36,969,559.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,969,559.69/8,681.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,258.39

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