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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.38, 13,248.59 and 2,676.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.38, 13,248.59 and 2,676.38 is: 4,014.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.38 : 13,248.59 = 2,676.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.38/13,248.59 = 2,676.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.38x = 13,248.59 × 2,676.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.38x = 35,458,181.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,458,181.68/8,832.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.57

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