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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,700.67, 13,050.60 and 3,502.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,700.67, 13,050.60 and 3,502.90 is: 5,254.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,700.67 : 13,050.60 = 3,502.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,700.67/13,050.60 = 3,502.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,700.67x = 13,050.60 × 3,502.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,700.67x = 45,714,946.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,714,946.74/8,700.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,254.19

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