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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,681.58, 13,022.38 and 2,107.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,681.58, 13,022.38 and 2,107.77 is: 3,161.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,681.58 : 13,022.38 = 2,107.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,681.58/13,022.38 = 2,107.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,681.58x = 13,022.38 × 2,107.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,681.58x = 27,448,181.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,448,181.89/8,681.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.66

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