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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,513.48, 12,770.36 and 2,670.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,513.48, 12,770.36 and 2,670.14 is: 4,005.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,513.48 : 12,770.36 = 2,670.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,513.48/12,770.36 = 2,670.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,513.48x = 12,770.36 × 2,670.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,513.48x = 34,098,649.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,098,649.05/8,513.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.25

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