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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.68, 12,555.59 and 2,130.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.68, 12,555.59 and 2,130.89 is: 3,196.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.68 : 12,555.59 = 2,130.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.68/12,555.59 = 2,130.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.68x = 12,555.59 × 2,130.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.68x = 26,754,507.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,754,507.74/8,370.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.22

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