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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.52, 13,241.28 and 2,671.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.52, 13,241.28 and 2,671.52 is: 4,007.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.52 : 13,241.28 = 2,671.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.52/13,241.28 = 2,671.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.52x = 13,241.28 × 2,671.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.52x = 35,374,344.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,374,344.35/8,827.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.28

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