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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.66, 13,440.33 and 2,805.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.66, 13,440.33 and 2,805.66 is: 4,207.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.66 : 13,440.33 = 2,805.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.66/13,440.33 = 2,805.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.66x = 13,440.33 × 2,805.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.66x = 37,708,996.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,708,996.27/8,961.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.81

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