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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,673.32, 13,010.02 and 2,099.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,673.32, 13,010.02 and 2,099.50 is: 3,149.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,673.32 : 13,010.02 = 2,099.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,673.32/13,010.02 = 2,099.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,673.32x = 13,010.02 × 2,099.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,673.32x = 27,314,520.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,314,520.73/8,673.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.26

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