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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,734.30, 13,101.49 and 2,160.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,734.30, 13,101.49 and 2,160.47 is: 3,240.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,734.30 : 13,101.49 = 2,160.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,734.30/13,101.49 = 2,160.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,734.30x = 13,101.49 × 2,160.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,734.30x = 28,305,310.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,305,310.59/8,734.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.71

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