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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,667.78, 13,001.66 and 3,477.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,667.78, 13,001.66 and 3,477.30 is: 5,215.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,667.78 : 13,001.66 = 3,477.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,667.78/13,001.66 = 3,477.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,667.78x = 13,001.66 × 3,477.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,667.78x = 45,210,672.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,210,672.32/8,667.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,215.95

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