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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,763.70, 13,145.55 and 2,607.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,763.70, 13,145.55 and 2,607.70 is: 3,911.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,763.70 : 13,145.55 = 2,607.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,763.70/13,145.55 = 2,607.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,763.70x = 13,145.55 × 2,607.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,763.70x = 34,279,650.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,279,650.74/8,763.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.55

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