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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,709.94, 13,066.80 and 2,867.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,709.94, 13,066.80 and 2,867.14 is: 4,301.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,709.94 : 13,066.80 = 2,867.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,709.94/13,066.80 = 2,867.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,709.94x = 13,066.80 × 2,867.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,709.94x = 37,464,344.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,464,344.95/8,709.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,301.33

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