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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.76, 13,067.40 and 2,866.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.76, 13,067.40 and 2,866.92 is: 4,300.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.76 : 13,067.40 = 2,866.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.76/13,067.40 = 2,866.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.76x = 13,067.40 × 2,866.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.76x = 37,463,190.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,463,190.41/8,711.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,300.30

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