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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.94, 13,303.35 and 2,710.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.94, 13,303.35 and 2,710.50 is: 4,066.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.94 : 13,303.35 = 2,710.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.94/13,303.35 = 2,710.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.94x = 13,303.35 × 2,710.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.94x = 36,058,730.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,058,730.18/8,867.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.19

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