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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,671.40, 13,016.70 and 8,107.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,671.40, 13,016.70 and 8,107.40 is: 12,170.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,671.40 : 13,016.70 = 8,107.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,671.40/13,016.70 = 8,107.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,671.40x = 13,016.70 × 8,107.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,671.40x = 105,531,593.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,531,593.58/8,671.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,170.08

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