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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,909.61, 13,360.64 and 2,670.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,909.61, 13,360.64 and 2,670.51 is: 4,004.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,909.61 : 13,360.64 = 2,670.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,909.61/13,360.64 = 2,670.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,909.61x = 13,360.64 × 2,670.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,909.61x = 35,679,722.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,679,722.73/8,909.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.63

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