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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,699.54, 13,049.30 and 2,125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,699.54, 13,049.30 and 2,125.64 is: 3,188.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,699.54 : 13,049.30 = 2,125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,699.54/13,049.30 = 2,125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,699.54x = 13,049.30 × 2,125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,699.54x = 27,738,151.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,738,151.99/8,699.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,188.46

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