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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,682.58, 13,023.88 and 2,108.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,682.58, 13,023.88 and 2,108.77 is: 3,163.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,682.58 : 13,023.88 = 2,108.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,682.58/13,023.88 = 2,108.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,682.58x = 13,023.88 × 2,108.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,682.58x = 27,464,367.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,464,367.43/8,682.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.16

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