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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666.73, 12,999.90 and 2,823.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666.73, 12,999.90 and 2,823.30 is: 4,234.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666.73 : 12,999.90 = 2,823.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666.73/12,999.90 = 2,823.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666.73x = 12,999.90 × 2,823.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666.73x = 36,702,617.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,702,617.67/8,666.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,234.89

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