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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.58, 13,018.83 and 5,166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.58, 13,018.83 and 5,166.52 is: 7,757.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.58 : 13,018.83 = 5,166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.58/13,018.83 = 5,166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.58x = 13,018.83 × 5,166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.58x = 67,262,045.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,262,045.57/8,670.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,757.50

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