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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.96, 13,302.59 and 4,710.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.96, 13,302.59 and 4,710.06 is: 7,063.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.96 : 13,302.59 = 4,710.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.96/13,302.59 = 4,710.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.96x = 13,302.59 × 4,710.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.96x = 62,655,997.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,655,997.06/8,870.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.05

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