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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,682.93, 13,025.61 and 2,838.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,682.93, 13,025.61 and 2,838.06 is: 4,257.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,682.93 : 13,025.61 = 2,838.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,682.93/13,025.61 = 2,838.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,682.93x = 13,025.61 × 2,838.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,682.93x = 36,967,462.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,967,462.72/8,682.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.49

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