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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,700.39, 13,052.73 and 2,544.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,700.39, 13,052.73 and 2,544.39 is: 3,817.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,700.39 : 13,052.73 = 2,544.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,700.39/13,052.73 = 2,544.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,700.39x = 13,052.73 × 2,544.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,700.39x = 33,211,235.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,211,235.68/8,700.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.21

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