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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.11, 13,305.08 and 2,630.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.11, 13,305.08 and 2,630.14 is: 3,945.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.11 : 13,305.08 = 2,630.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.11/13,305.08 = 2,630.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.11x = 13,305.08 × 2,630.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.11x = 34,994,196.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,994,196.42/8,870.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,945.18

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