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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.65, 13,067.91 and 2,866.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.65, 13,067.91 and 2,866.86 is: 4,300.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.65 : 13,067.91 = 2,866.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.65/13,067.91 = 2,866.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.65x = 13,067.91 × 2,866.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.65x = 37,463,868.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,463,868.46/8,710.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,300.93

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