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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,813.70, 13,221.36 and 2,573.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,813.70, 13,221.36 and 2,573.76 is: 3,860.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,813.70 : 13,221.36 = 2,573.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,813.70/13,221.36 = 2,573.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,813.70x = 13,221.36 × 2,573.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,813.70x = 34,028,607.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,028,607.51/8,813.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.88

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