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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.25, 13,011.37 and 2,100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.25, 13,011.37 and 2,100.44 is: 3,150.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.25 : 13,011.37 = 2,100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.25/13,011.37 = 2,100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.25x = 13,011.37 × 2,100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.25x = 27,329,602.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,329,602.00/8,674.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.66

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