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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.67, 13,112.37 and 2,167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.67, 13,112.37 and 2,167.82 is: 3,251.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.67 : 13,112.37 = 2,167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.67/13,112.37 = 2,167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.67x = 13,112.37 × 2,167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.67x = 28,425,192.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,425,192.37/8,741.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.69

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