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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.32, 13,065.26 and 2,470.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.32, 13,065.26 and 2,470.18 is: 3,705.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.32 : 13,065.26 = 2,470.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.32/13,065.26 = 2,470.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.32x = 13,065.26 × 2,470.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.32x = 32,273,543.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,273,543.95/8,710.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,705.21

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