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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,770.58, 13,154.40 and 2,530.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,770.58, 13,154.40 and 2,530.34 is: 3,795.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,770.58 : 13,154.40 = 2,530.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,770.58/13,154.40 = 2,530.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,770.58x = 13,154.40 × 2,530.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,770.58x = 33,285,104.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,285,104.50/8,770.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.09

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