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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,667.36, 13,003.38 and 3,121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,667.36, 13,003.38 and 3,121.32 is: 4,682.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,667.36 : 13,003.38 = 3,121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,667.36/13,003.38 = 3,121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,667.36x = 13,003.38 × 3,121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,667.36x = 40,587,710.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,587,710.06/8,667.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,682.82

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