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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,811.70, 13,217.55 and 2,967.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,811.70, 13,217.55 and 2,967.70 is: 4,451.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,811.70 : 13,217.55 = 2,967.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,811.70/13,217.55 = 2,967.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,811.70x = 13,217.55 × 2,967.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,811.70x = 39,225,723.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,225,723.14/8,811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,451.55

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