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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,673.41, 13,010.19 and 2,099.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,673.41, 13,010.19 and 2,099.60 is: 3,149.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,673.41 : 13,010.19 = 2,099.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,673.41/13,010.19 = 2,099.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,673.41x = 13,010.19 × 2,099.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,673.41x = 27,316,194.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,316,194.92/8,673.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.42

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