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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,700.75, 13,051.13 and 2,544.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,700.75, 13,051.13 and 2,544.75 is: 3,817.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,700.75 : 13,051.13 = 2,544.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,700.75/13,051.13 = 2,544.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,700.75x = 13,051.13 × 2,544.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,700.75x = 33,211,850.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,211,850.34/8,700.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.13

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