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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,667.72, 13,001.67 and 2,093.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,667.72, 13,001.67 and 2,093.94 is: 3,140.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,667.72 : 13,001.67 = 2,093.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,667.72/13,001.67 = 2,093.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,667.72x = 13,001.67 × 2,093.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,667.72x = 27,224,716.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,224,716.88/8,667.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.93

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