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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.50, 13,250.25 and 2,677.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.50, 13,250.25 and 2,677.50 is: 4,016.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.50 : 13,250.25 = 2,677.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.50/13,250.25 = 2,677.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.50x = 13,250.25 × 2,677.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.50x = 35,477,544.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,477,544.38/8,833.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.25

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