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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,667.26, 13,002.24 and 2,822.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,667.26, 13,002.24 and 2,822.51 is: 4,234.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,667.26 : 13,002.24 = 2,822.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,667.26/13,002.24 = 2,822.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,667.26x = 13,002.24 × 2,822.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,667.26x = 36,698,952.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,698,952.42/8,667.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,234.20

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