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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.19, 13,305.27 and 2,630.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.19, 13,305.27 and 2,630.28 is: 3,945.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.19 : 13,305.27 = 2,630.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.19/13,305.27 = 2,630.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.19x = 13,305.27 × 2,630.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.19x = 34,996,585.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,996,585.58/8,870.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,945.42

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