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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.68, 13,301.04 and 2,711.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.68, 13,301.04 and 2,711.68 is: 4,067.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.68 : 13,301.04 = 2,711.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.68/13,301.04 = 2,711.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.68x = 13,301.04 × 2,711.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.68x = 36,068,164.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,068,164.15/8,867.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.37

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