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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,013.70, 12,020.61 and 2,170.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,013.70, 12,020.61 and 2,170.36 is: 3,255.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,013.70 : 12,020.61 = 2,170.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,013.70/12,020.61 = 2,170.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,013.70x = 12,020.61 × 2,170.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,013.70x = 26,089,051.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,089,051.12/8,013.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.56

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