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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,745.61, 13,116.57 and 2,823.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,745.61, 13,116.57 and 2,823.04 is: 4,233.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,745.61 : 13,116.57 = 2,823.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,745.61/13,116.57 = 2,823.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,745.61x = 13,116.57 × 2,823.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,745.61x = 37,028,601.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,028,601.77/8,745.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,233.96

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