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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.60, 13,363.71 and 2,667.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.60, 13,363.71 and 2,667.36 is: 4,001.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.60 : 13,363.71 = 2,667.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.60/13,363.71 = 2,667.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.60x = 13,363.71 × 2,667.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.60x = 35,645,825.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,645,825.51/8,907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.73

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