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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,831.08, 13,246.94 and 2,674.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,831.08, 13,246.94 and 2,674.92 is: 4,012.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,831.08 : 13,246.94 = 2,674.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,831.08/13,246.94 = 2,674.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,831.08x = 13,246.94 × 2,674.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,831.08x = 35,434,504.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,434,504.74/8,831.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.48

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