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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,671.07, 13,006.62 and 2,097.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,671.07, 13,006.62 and 2,097.24 is: 3,145.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,671.07 : 13,006.62 = 2,097.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,671.07/13,006.62 = 2,097.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,671.07x = 13,006.62 × 2,097.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,671.07x = 27,278,003.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,278,003.73/8,671.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.87

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