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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.86, 13,303.95 and 2,711.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.86, 13,303.95 and 2,711.86 is: 4,068.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.86 : 13,303.95 = 2,711.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.86/13,303.95 = 2,711.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.86x = 13,303.95 × 2,711.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.86x = 36,078,449.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,078,449.85/8,867.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,068.45

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