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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,682.06, 13,023.09 and 2,108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,682.06, 13,023.09 and 2,108.24 is: 3,162.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,682.06 : 13,023.09 = 2,108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,682.06/13,023.09 = 2,108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,682.06x = 13,023.09 × 2,108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,682.06x = 27,455,788.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,455,788.72/8,682.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.36

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