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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,470.10, 12,705.02 and 2,626.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,470.10, 12,705.02 and 2,626.70 is: 3,940.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,470.10 : 12,705.02 = 2,626.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,470.10/12,705.02 = 2,626.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,470.10x = 12,705.02 × 2,626.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,470.10x = 33,372,276.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,372,276.03/8,470.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.01

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