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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.11, 13,005.17 and 2,096.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.11, 13,005.17 and 2,096.30 is: 3,144.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.11 : 13,005.17 = 2,096.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.11/13,005.17 = 2,096.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.11x = 13,005.17 × 2,096.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.11x = 27,262,775.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,262,775.62/8,670.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.45

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