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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,682.08, 13,023.12 and 2,108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,682.08, 13,023.12 and 2,108.27 is: 3,162.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,682.08 : 13,023.12 = 2,108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,682.08/13,023.12 = 2,108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,682.08x = 13,023.12 × 2,108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,682.08x = 27,456,188.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,456,188.09/8,682.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.40

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