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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,837.92, 13,257.52 and 2,682.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,837.92, 13,257.52 and 2,682.08 is: 4,023.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,837.92 : 13,257.52 = 2,682.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,837.92/13,257.52 = 2,682.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,837.92x = 13,257.52 × 2,682.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,837.92x = 35,557,729.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,557,729.24/8,837.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.31

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