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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,671.06, 13,006.59 and 2,097.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,671.06, 13,006.59 and 2,097.19 is: 3,145.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,671.06 : 13,006.59 = 2,097.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,671.06/13,006.59 = 2,097.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,671.06x = 13,006.59 × 2,097.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,671.06x = 27,277,290.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,277,290.48/8,671.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.79

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