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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.42, 13,011.60 and 2,100.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.42, 13,011.60 and 2,100.60 is: 3,150.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.42 : 13,011.60 = 2,100.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.42/13,011.60 = 2,100.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.42x = 13,011.60 × 2,100.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.42x = 27,332,166.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,332,166.96/8,674.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.89

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