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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,678.06, 13,017.12 and 2,104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,678.06, 13,017.12 and 2,104.22 is: 3,156.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,678.06 : 13,017.12 = 2,104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,678.06/13,017.12 = 2,104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,678.06x = 13,017.12 × 2,104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,678.06x = 27,390,884.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,390,884.25/8,678.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.34

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