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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,420.70, 12,631.02 and 2,264.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,420.70, 12,631.02 and 2,264.70 is: 3,397.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,420.70 : 12,631.02 = 2,264.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,420.70/12,631.02 = 2,264.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,420.70x = 12,631.02 × 2,264.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,420.70x = 28,605,470.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,605,470.99/8,420.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.04

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