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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,688.34, 13,033.23 and 2,844.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,688.34, 13,033.23 and 2,844.82 is: 4,267.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,688.34 : 13,033.23 = 2,844.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,688.34/13,033.23 = 2,844.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,688.34x = 13,033.23 × 2,844.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,688.34x = 37,077,193.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,077,193.37/8,688.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.47

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