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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.68, 12,995.39 and 2,089.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.68, 12,995.39 and 2,089.81 is: 3,134.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.68 : 12,995.39 = 2,089.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.68/12,995.39 = 2,089.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.68x = 12,995.39 × 2,089.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.68x = 27,157,831.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,157,831.00/8,663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.68

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