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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,700.07, 13,049.41 and 2,459.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,700.07, 13,049.41 and 2,459.83 is: 3,689.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,700.07 : 13,049.41 = 2,459.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,700.07/13,049.41 = 2,459.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,700.07x = 13,049.41 × 2,459.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,700.07x = 32,099,330.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,099,330.20/8,700.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.55

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