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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,706.73, 13,060.29 and 2,132.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,706.73, 13,060.29 and 2,132.97 is: 3,199.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,706.73 : 13,060.29 = 2,132.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,706.73/13,060.29 = 2,132.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,706.73x = 13,060.29 × 2,132.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,706.73x = 27,857,206.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,857,206.76/8,706.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.50

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