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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.63, 13,065.51 and 2,136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.63, 13,065.51 and 2,136.46 is: 3,204.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.63 : 13,065.51 = 2,136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.63/13,065.51 = 2,136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.63x = 13,065.51 × 2,136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.63x = 27,913,939.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,913,939.49/8,710.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.58

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