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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,829.30, 13,243.85 and 2,673.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,829.30, 13,243.85 and 2,673.30 is: 4,009.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,829.30 : 13,243.85 = 2,673.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,829.30/13,243.85 = 2,673.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,829.30x = 13,243.85 × 2,673.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,829.30x = 35,404,784.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,404,784.21/8,829.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.92

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