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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,513.78, 12,770.68 and 2,670.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,513.78, 12,770.68 and 2,670.84 is: 4,006.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,513.78 : 12,770.68 = 2,670.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,513.78/12,770.68 = 2,670.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,513.78x = 12,770.68 × 2,670.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,513.78x = 34,108,442.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,108,442.97/8,513.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.26

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