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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.48, 13,065.63 and 2,136.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.48, 13,065.63 and 2,136.61 is: 3,204.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.48 : 13,065.63 = 2,136.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.48/13,065.63 = 2,136.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.48x = 13,065.63 × 2,136.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.48x = 27,916,155.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,916,155.71/8,710.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.89

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