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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.60, 13,069.08 and 2,867.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.60, 13,069.08 and 2,867.20 is: 4,301.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.60 : 13,069.08 = 2,867.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.60/13,069.08 = 2,867.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.60x = 13,069.08 × 2,867.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.60x = 37,471,666.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,471,666.18/8,710.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,301.85

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