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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.13, 13,451.35 and 2,810.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.13, 13,451.35 and 2,810.13 is: 4,215.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.13 : 13,451.35 = 2,810.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.13/13,451.35 = 2,810.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.13x = 13,451.35 × 2,810.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.13x = 37,800,042.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,800,042.18/8,966.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,215.87

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