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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,682.33, 13,019.61 and 2,757.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,682.33, 13,019.61 and 2,757.54 is: 4,135.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,682.33 : 13,019.61 = 2,757.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,682.33/13,019.61 = 2,757.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,682.33x = 13,019.61 × 2,757.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,682.33x = 35,902,095.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,902,095.36/8,682.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.08

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