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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,836.92, 13,255.29 and 2,680.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,836.92, 13,255.29 and 2,680.92 is: 4,021.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,836.92 : 13,255.29 = 2,680.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,836.92/13,255.29 = 2,680.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,836.92x = 13,255.29 × 2,680.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,836.92x = 35,536,372.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,536,372.07/8,836.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.35

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