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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,712.78, 13,070.79 and 2,869.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,712.78, 13,070.79 and 2,869.80 is: 4,305.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,712.78 : 13,070.79 = 2,869.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,712.78/13,070.79 = 2,869.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,712.78x = 13,070.79 × 2,869.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,712.78x = 37,510,553.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,510,553.14/8,712.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,305.23

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