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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,460.74, 12,690.81 and 2,220.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,460.74, 12,690.81 and 2,220.71 is: 3,330.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,460.74 : 12,690.81 = 2,220.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,460.74/12,690.81 = 2,220.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,460.74x = 12,690.81 × 2,220.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,460.74x = 28,182,608.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,182,608.68/8,460.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.99

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