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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.60, 13,009.10 and 2,827.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.60, 13,009.10 and 2,827.40 is: 4,242.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.60 : 13,009.10 = 2,827.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.60/13,009.10 = 2,827.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.60x = 13,009.10 × 2,827.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.60x = 36,781,929.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,781,929.34/8,670.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,242.14

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