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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.34, 13,299.39 and 2,711.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.34, 13,299.39 and 2,711.34 is: 4,066.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.34 : 13,299.39 = 2,711.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.34/13,299.39 = 2,711.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.34x = 13,299.39 × 2,711.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.34x = 36,059,168.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,059,168.08/8,867.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.51

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