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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.44, 13,250.10 and 2,675

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.44, 13,250.10 and 2,675 is: 4,012.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.44 : 13,250.10 = 2,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.44/13,250.10 = 2,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.44x = 13,250.10 × 2,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.44x = 35,444,017.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,444,017.50/8,832.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.94

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