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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,678.71, 13,018.07 and 2,104.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,678.71, 13,018.07 and 2,104.84 is: 3,157.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,678.71 : 13,018.07 = 2,104.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,678.71/13,018.07 = 2,104.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,678.71x = 13,018.07 × 2,104.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,678.71x = 27,400,945.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,400,945.85/8,678.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.26

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