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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,681.46, 13,022.22 and 2,107.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,681.46, 13,022.22 and 2,107.62 is: 3,161.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,681.46 : 13,022.22 = 2,107.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,681.46/13,022.22 = 2,107.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,681.46x = 13,022.22 × 2,107.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,681.46x = 27,445,891.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,445,891.32/8,681.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.44

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