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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,421.39, 12,632.13 and 2,180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,421.39, 12,632.13 and 2,180.96 is: 3,271.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,421.39 : 12,632.13 = 2,180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,421.39/12,632.13 = 2,180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,421.39x = 12,632.13 × 2,180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,421.39x = 27,550,201.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,550,201.61/8,421.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.45

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