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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.38, 13,007.72 and 2,514.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.38, 13,007.72 and 2,514.38 is: 3,772.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.38 : 13,007.72 = 2,514.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.38/13,007.72 = 2,514.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.38x = 13,007.72 × 2,514.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.38x = 32,706,292.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,706,292.26/8,670.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.19

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