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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,683.78, 13,027.29 and 2,840.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,683.78, 13,027.29 and 2,840.71 is: 4,261.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,683.78 : 13,027.29 = 2,840.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,683.78/13,027.29 = 2,840.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,683.78x = 13,027.29 × 2,840.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,683.78x = 37,006,752.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,006,752.98/8,683.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.59

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