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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,713.54, 13,070.55 and 2,139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,713.54, 13,070.55 and 2,139.70 is: 3,209.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,713.54 : 13,070.55 = 2,139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,713.54/13,070.55 = 2,139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,713.54x = 13,070.55 × 2,139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,713.54x = 27,967,055.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,967,055.84/8,713.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.61

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