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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,512.84, 12,770.46 and 2,670.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,512.84, 12,770.46 and 2,670.04 is: 4,005.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,512.84 : 12,770.46 = 2,670.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,512.84/12,770.46 = 2,670.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,512.84x = 12,770.46 × 2,670.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,512.84x = 34,097,639.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,097,639.02/8,512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.44

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