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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873.79, 13,313.46 and 2,633.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873.79, 13,313.46 and 2,633.83 is: 3,951.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873.79 : 13,313.46 = 2,633.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873.79/13,313.46 = 2,633.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873.79x = 13,313.46 × 2,633.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873.79x = 35,065,377.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,065,377.18/8,873.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,951.57

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