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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.87, 13,007.66 and 2,826.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.87, 13,007.66 and 2,826.12 is: 4,239.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.87 : 13,007.66 = 2,826.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.87/13,007.66 = 2,826.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.87x = 13,007.66 × 2,826.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.87x = 36,761,193.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,761,193.95/8,670.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,239.62

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