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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.37, 13,067.42 and 2,706.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.37, 13,067.42 and 2,706.32 is: 4,060.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.37 : 13,067.42 = 2,706.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.37/13,067.42 = 2,706.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.37x = 13,067.42 × 2,706.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.37x = 35,364,659.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,364,659.53/8,710.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.06

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