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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,676.17, 13,014.29 and 2,102.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,676.17, 13,014.29 and 2,102.34 is: 3,153.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,676.17 : 13,014.29 = 2,102.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,676.17/13,014.29 = 2,102.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,676.17x = 13,014.29 × 2,102.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,676.17x = 27,360,462.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,360,462.44/8,676.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.52

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