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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873.48, 13,311.41 and 2,633.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873.48, 13,311.41 and 2,633.58 is: 3,950.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873.48 : 13,311.41 = 2,633.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873.48/13,311.41 = 2,633.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873.48x = 13,311.41 × 2,633.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873.48x = 35,056,663.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,056,663.15/8,873.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.72

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