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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,758.70, 13,138.05 and 2,602.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,758.70, 13,138.05 and 2,602.70 is: 3,904.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,758.70 : 13,138.05 = 2,602.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,758.70/13,138.05 = 2,602.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,758.70x = 13,138.05 × 2,602.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,758.70x = 34,194,402.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,194,402.74/8,758.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.05

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