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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,673.95, 13,010.96 and 2,100.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,673.95, 13,010.96 and 2,100.13 is: 3,150.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,673.95 : 13,010.96 = 2,100.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,673.95/13,010.96 = 2,100.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,673.95x = 13,010.96 × 2,100.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,673.95x = 27,324,680.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,324,680.15/8,673.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.20

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