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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,709.84, 13,065.52 and 2,866.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,709.84, 13,065.52 and 2,866.32 is: 4,299.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,709.84 : 13,065.52 = 2,866.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,709.84/13,065.52 = 2,866.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,709.84x = 13,065.52 × 2,866.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,709.84x = 37,449,961.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,449,961.29/8,709.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,299.73

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