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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,740.46, 13,110.51 and 2,166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,740.46, 13,110.51 and 2,166.68 is: 3,249.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,740.46 : 13,110.51 = 2,166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,740.46/13,110.51 = 2,166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,740.46x = 13,110.51 × 2,166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,740.46x = 28,406,279.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,406,279.81/8,740.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.98

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