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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.87, 13,081.20 and 2,147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.87, 13,081.20 and 2,147.12 is: 3,220.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.87 : 13,081.20 = 2,147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.87/13,081.20 = 2,147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.87x = 13,081.20 × 2,147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.87x = 28,086,844.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,086,844.76/8,720.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.65

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