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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,678.72, 13,017.94 and 2,104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,678.72, 13,017.94 and 2,104.96 is: 3,157.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,678.72 : 13,017.94 = 2,104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,678.72/13,017.94 = 2,104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,678.72x = 13,017.94 × 2,104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,678.72x = 27,402,210.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,402,210.44/8,678.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.40

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