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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.24, 13,066.14 and 2,868.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.24, 13,066.14 and 2,868.44 is: 4,302.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.24 : 13,066.14 = 2,868.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.24/13,066.14 = 2,868.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.24x = 13,066.14 × 2,868.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.24x = 37,479,438.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,479,438.62/8,711.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,302.42

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