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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,420.22, 12,628.63 and 2,870.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,420.22, 12,628.63 and 2,870.56 is: 4,305.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,420.22 : 12,628.63 = 2,870.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,420.22/12,628.63 = 2,870.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,420.22x = 12,628.63 × 2,870.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,420.22x = 36,251,162.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,251,162.64/8,420.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,305.25

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