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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,681.90, 13,023.62 and 2,441.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,681.90, 13,023.62 and 2,441.96 is: 3,663.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,681.90 : 13,023.62 = 2,441.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,681.90/13,023.62 = 2,441.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,681.90x = 13,023.62 × 2,441.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,681.90x = 31,803,213.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,803,213.02/8,681.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.16

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