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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,682.11, 13,023.24 and 2,108.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,682.11, 13,023.24 and 2,108.35 is: 3,162.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,682.11 : 13,023.24 = 2,108.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,682.11/13,023.24 = 2,108.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,682.11x = 13,023.24 × 2,108.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,682.11x = 27,457,548.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,457,548.05/8,682.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.54

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