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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,712.64, 13,068.96 and 2,870.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,712.64, 13,068.96 and 2,870.92 is: 4,306.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,712.64 : 13,068.96 = 2,870.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,712.64/13,068.96 = 2,870.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,712.64x = 13,068.96 × 2,870.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,712.64x = 37,519,938.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,519,938.64/8,712.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,306.38

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