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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.80, 13,150.20 and 2,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.80, 13,150.20 and 2,610 is: 3,915.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.80 : 13,150.20 = 2,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.80/13,150.20 = 2,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.80x = 13,150.20 × 2,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.80x = 34,322,022
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,322,022/8,766.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.00

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