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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,699.47, 13,049.22 and 2,125.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,699.47, 13,049.22 and 2,125.66 is: 3,188.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,699.47 : 13,049.22 = 2,125.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,699.47/13,049.22 = 2,125.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,699.47x = 13,049.22 × 2,125.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,699.47x = 27,738,204.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,738,204.99/8,699.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,188.49

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