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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,970.59, 13,456.35 and 2,730.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,970.59, 13,456.35 and 2,730.11 is: 4,095.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,970.59 : 13,456.35 = 2,730.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,970.59/13,456.35 = 2,730.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,970.59x = 13,456.35 × 2,730.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,970.59x = 36,737,315.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,737,315.70/8,970.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.31

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