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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.36, 13,064.52 and 2,470.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.36, 13,064.52 and 2,470.92 is: 3,706.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.36 : 13,064.52 = 2,470.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.36/13,064.52 = 2,470.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.36x = 13,064.52 × 2,470.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.36x = 32,281,383.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,281,383.76/8,710.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.09

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