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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,700.36, 13,044.47 and 2,775.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,700.36, 13,044.47 and 2,775.29 is: 4,160.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,700.36 : 13,044.47 = 2,775.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,700.36/13,044.47 = 2,775.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,700.36x = 13,044.47 × 2,775.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,700.36x = 36,202,108.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,202,108.05/8,700.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.99

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