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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,667, 13,000.98 and 2,511.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,667, 13,000.98 and 2,511.48 is: 3,767.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,667 : 13,000.98 = 2,511.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,667/13,000.98 = 2,511.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,667x = 13,000.98 × 2,511.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,667x = 32,651,701.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,651,701.25/8,667
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.36

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