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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,667.02, 13,002.46 and 4,047.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,667.02, 13,002.46 and 4,047.50 is: 6,072.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,667.02 : 13,002.46 = 4,047.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,667.02/13,002.46 = 4,047.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,667.02x = 13,002.46 × 4,047.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,667.02x = 52,627,456.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,627,456.85/8,667.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,072.15

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