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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,676.20, 13,014.33 and 2,102.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,676.20, 13,014.33 and 2,102.37 is: 3,153.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,676.20 : 13,014.33 = 2,102.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,676.20/13,014.33 = 2,102.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,676.20x = 13,014.33 × 2,102.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,676.20x = 27,360,936.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,360,936.96/8,676.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.56

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