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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.88, 13,067.40 and 2,786.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.88, 13,067.40 and 2,786.48 is: 4,180.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.88 : 13,067.40 = 2,786.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.88/13,067.40 = 2,786.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.88x = 13,067.40 × 2,786.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.88x = 36,412,048.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,412,048.75/8,710.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.07

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