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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,874.83, 13,309.93 and 2,633.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,874.83, 13,309.93 and 2,633.18 is: 3,949.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,874.83 : 13,309.93 = 2,633.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,874.83/13,309.93 = 2,633.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,874.83x = 13,309.93 × 2,633.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,874.83x = 35,047,368.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,047,368.34/8,874.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,949.07

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