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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.37, 13,013.01 and 2,101.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.37, 13,013.01 and 2,101.59 is: 3,152.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.37 : 13,013.01 = 2,101.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.37/13,013.01 = 2,101.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.37x = 13,013.01 × 2,101.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.37x = 27,348,011.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,348,011.69/8,675.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.37

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