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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,667.46, 13,004.30 and 2,824.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,667.46, 13,004.30 and 2,824.08 is: 4,237.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,667.46 : 13,004.30 = 2,824.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,667.46/13,004.30 = 2,824.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,667.46x = 13,004.30 × 2,824.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,667.46x = 36,725,183.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,725,183.54/8,667.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,237.13

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