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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666.20, 13,003.80 and 4,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666.20, 13,003.80 and 4,049.20 is: 6,075.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666.20 : 13,003.80 = 4,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666.20/13,003.80 = 4,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666.20x = 13,003.80 × 4,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666.20x = 52,654,986.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,654,986.96/8,666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,075.90

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