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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.33, 13,234.86 and 2,583.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.33, 13,234.86 and 2,583.74 is: 3,874.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.33 : 13,234.86 = 2,583.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.33/13,234.86 = 2,583.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.33x = 13,234.86 × 2,583.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.33x = 34,195,371.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,195,371.00/8,825.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.69

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