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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,676.24, 13,014.38 and 2,102.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,676.24, 13,014.38 and 2,102.41 is: 3,153.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,676.24 : 13,014.38 = 2,102.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,676.24/13,014.38 = 2,102.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,676.24x = 13,014.38 × 2,102.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,676.24x = 27,361,562.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,361,562.66/8,676.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.62

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