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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.94, 13,241.97 and 2,671.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.94, 13,241.97 and 2,671.50 is: 4,006.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.94 : 13,241.97 = 2,671.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.94/13,241.97 = 2,671.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.94x = 13,241.97 × 2,671.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.94x = 35,375,922.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,375,922.86/8,828.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.81

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