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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,700.80, 13,041.09 and 4,010.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,700.80, 13,041.09 and 4,010.96 is: 6,011.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,700.80 : 13,041.09 = 4,010.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,700.80/13,041.09 = 4,010.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,700.80x = 13,041.09 × 4,010.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,700.80x = 52,307,322.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,307,322.95/8,700.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,011.79

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