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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,700.62, 13,050.88 and 2,126.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,700.62, 13,050.88 and 2,126.84 is: 3,190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,700.62 : 13,050.88 = 2,126.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,700.62/13,050.88 = 2,126.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,700.62x = 13,050.88 × 2,126.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,700.62x = 27,757,133.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,757,133.62/8,700.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.25

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