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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,700.29, 13,050.44 and 2,126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,700.29, 13,050.44 and 2,126.40 is: 3,189.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,700.29 : 13,050.44 = 2,126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,700.29/13,050.44 = 2,126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,700.29x = 13,050.44 × 2,126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,700.29x = 27,750,444.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,750,444.98/8,700.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.60

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