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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,909.81, 13,364.72 and 2,670.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,909.81, 13,364.72 and 2,670.48 is: 4,005.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,909.81 : 13,364.72 = 2,670.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,909.81/13,364.72 = 2,670.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,909.81x = 13,364.72 × 2,670.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,909.81x = 35,690,217.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,690,217.47/8,909.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.72

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