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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,699.34, 13,048.97 and 2,125.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,699.34, 13,048.97 and 2,125.47 is: 3,188.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,699.34 : 13,048.97 = 2,125.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,699.34/13,048.97 = 2,125.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,699.34x = 13,048.97 × 2,125.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,699.34x = 27,735,232.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,735,232.57/8,699.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,188.20

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