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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,758.69, 13,134.76 and 2,833.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,758.69, 13,134.76 and 2,833.74 is: 4,249.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,758.69 : 13,134.76 = 2,833.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,758.69/13,134.76 = 2,833.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,758.69x = 13,134.76 × 2,833.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,758.69x = 37,220,487.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,220,487.72/8,758.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.55

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