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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,700.11, 13,050.05 and 2,126.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,700.11, 13,050.05 and 2,126.35 is: 3,189.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,700.11 : 13,050.05 = 2,126.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,700.11/13,050.05 = 2,126.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,700.11x = 13,050.05 × 2,126.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,700.11x = 27,748,930.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,748,930.56/8,700.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.49

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