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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.60, 13,005.90 and 3,480.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.60, 13,005.90 and 3,480.20 is: 5,220.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.60 : 13,005.90 = 3,480.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.60/13,005.90 = 3,480.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.60x = 13,005.90 × 3,480.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.60x = 45,263,133.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,263,133.18/8,670.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,220.30

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