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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666.70, 13,000.05 and 3,126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666.70, 13,000.05 and 3,126.30 is: 4,689.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666.70 : 13,000.05 = 3,126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666.70/13,000.05 = 3,126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666.70x = 13,000.05 × 3,126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666.70x = 40,642,056.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,642,056.32/8,666.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,689.45

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