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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,667.54, 12,993.12 and 2,820.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,667.54, 12,993.12 and 2,820.06 is: 4,227.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,667.54 : 12,993.12 = 2,820.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,667.54/12,993.12 = 2,820.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,667.54x = 12,993.12 × 2,820.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,667.54x = 36,641,377.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,641,377.99/8,667.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,227.43

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