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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666.87, 13,001.90 and 2,745.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666.87, 13,001.90 and 2,745.24 is: 4,118.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666.87 : 13,001.90 = 2,745.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666.87/13,001.90 = 2,745.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666.87x = 13,001.90 × 2,745.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666.87x = 35,693,322.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,693,322.23/8,666.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.37

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