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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.75, 13,249.16 and 2,676.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.75, 13,249.16 and 2,676.75 is: 4,015.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.75 : 13,249.16 = 2,676.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.75/13,249.16 = 2,676.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.75x = 13,249.16 × 2,676.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.75x = 35,464,675.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,464,675.65/8,832.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.13

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