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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.84, 13,306.26 and 2,714.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.84, 13,306.26 and 2,714.04 is: 4,071.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.84 : 13,306.26 = 2,714.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.84/13,306.26 = 2,714.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.84x = 13,306.26 × 2,714.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.84x = 36,113,721.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,113,721.89/8,870.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.06

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