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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.07, 13,305.51 and 3,026.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.07, 13,305.51 and 3,026.73 is: 4,540.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.07 : 13,305.51 = 3,026.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.07/13,305.51 = 3,026.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.07x = 13,305.51 × 3,026.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.07x = 40,272,186.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,272,186.28/8,870.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.23

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