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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,714.14, 13,069.37 and 2,867.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,714.14, 13,069.37 and 2,867.56 is: 4,300.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,714.14 : 13,069.37 = 2,867.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,714.14/13,069.37 = 2,867.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,714.14x = 13,069.37 × 2,867.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,714.14x = 37,477,177.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,477,177.13/8,714.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,300.73

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