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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666.50, 13,001.10 and 2,821.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666.50, 13,001.10 and 2,821.74 is: 4,233.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666.50 : 13,001.10 = 2,821.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666.50/13,001.10 = 2,821.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666.50x = 13,001.10 × 2,821.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666.50x = 36,685,723.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,685,723.91/8,666.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,233.05

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