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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.90, 13,003.59 and 2,826.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.90, 13,003.59 and 2,826.14 is: 4,238.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.90 : 13,003.59 = 2,826.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.90/13,003.59 = 2,826.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.90x = 13,003.59 × 2,826.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.90x = 36,749,968.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,749,968.67/8,670.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.31

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