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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.34, 13,240.92 and 2,671.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.34, 13,240.92 and 2,671.34 is: 4,006.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.34 : 13,240.92 = 2,671.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.34/13,240.92 = 2,671.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.34x = 13,240.92 × 2,671.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.34x = 35,370,999.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,370,999.23/8,827.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.98

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