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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,836.59, 13,256.51 and 2,913.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,836.59, 13,256.51 and 2,913.83 is: 4,371.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,836.59 : 13,256.51 = 2,913.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,836.59/13,256.51 = 2,913.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,836.59x = 13,256.51 × 2,913.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,836.59x = 38,627,216.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,627,216.53/8,836.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,371.28

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