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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,831.63, 13,247.46 and 2,675.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,831.63, 13,247.46 and 2,675.63 is: 4,013.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,831.63 : 13,247.46 = 2,675.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,831.63/13,247.46 = 2,675.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,831.63x = 13,247.46 × 2,675.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,831.63x = 35,445,235.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,445,235.16/8,831.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.44

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