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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666.70, 13,000.05 and 2,823.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666.70, 13,000.05 and 2,823.90 is: 4,235.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666.70 : 13,000.05 = 2,823.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666.70/13,000.05 = 2,823.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666.70x = 13,000.05 × 2,823.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666.70x = 36,710,841.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,710,841.20/8,666.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.85

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