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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,822.70, 13,231.11 and 2,583.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,822.70, 13,231.11 and 2,583.07 is: 3,873.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,822.70 : 13,231.11 = 2,583.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,822.70/13,231.11 = 2,583.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,822.70x = 13,231.11 × 2,583.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,822.70x = 34,176,883.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,176,883.31/8,822.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.74

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