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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666.76, 13,001.49 and 2,822.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666.76, 13,001.49 and 2,822.01 is: 4,233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666.76 : 13,001.49 = 2,822.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666.76/13,001.49 = 2,822.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666.76x = 13,001.49 × 2,822.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666.76x = 36,690,334.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,690,334.79/8,666.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,233.45

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