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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.02, 13,065.30 and 2,136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.02, 13,065.30 and 2,136.18 is: 3,204.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.02 : 13,065.30 = 2,136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.02/13,065.30 = 2,136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.02x = 13,065.30 × 2,136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.02x = 27,909,832.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,909,832.55/8,710.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.34

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