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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,667.78, 13,002.75 and 2,822.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,667.78, 13,002.75 and 2,822.82 is: 4,234.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,667.78 : 13,002.75 = 2,822.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,667.78/13,002.75 = 2,822.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,667.78x = 13,002.75 × 2,822.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,667.78x = 36,704,422.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,704,422.76/8,667.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,234.58

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