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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,823.76, 13,237.67 and 2,583.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,823.76, 13,237.67 and 2,583.63 is: 3,876.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,823.76 : 13,237.67 = 2,583.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,823.76/13,237.67 = 2,583.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,823.76x = 13,237.67 × 2,583.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,823.76x = 34,201,241.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,201,241.34/8,823.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,876.04

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