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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,672.06, 13,008.09 and 2,098.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,672.06, 13,008.09 and 2,098.19 is: 3,147.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,672.06 : 13,008.09 = 2,098.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,672.06/13,008.09 = 2,098.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,672.06x = 13,008.09 × 2,098.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,672.06x = 27,293,444.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,293,444.36/8,672.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.29

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