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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,679.97, 13,019.88 and 2,106.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,679.97, 13,019.88 and 2,106.18 is: 3,159.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,679.97 : 13,019.88 = 2,106.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,679.97/13,019.88 = 2,106.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,679.97x = 13,019.88 × 2,106.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,679.97x = 27,422,210.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,422,210.86/8,679.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.25

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