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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,701.06, 13,051.59 and 2,545.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,701.06, 13,051.59 and 2,545.06 is: 3,817.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,701.06 : 13,051.59 = 2,545.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,701.06/13,051.59 = 2,545.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,701.06x = 13,051.59 × 2,545.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,701.06x = 33,217,079.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,217,079.65/8,701.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.59

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