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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.15, 13,248.44 and 2,591.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.15, 13,248.44 and 2,591.50 is: 3,887.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.15 : 13,248.44 = 2,591.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.15/13,248.44 = 2,591.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.15x = 13,248.44 × 2,591.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.15x = 34,333,319.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,333,319.30/8,832.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.31

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