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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,682.68, 13,023.97 and 2,108.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,682.68, 13,023.97 and 2,108.82 is: 3,163.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,682.68 : 13,023.97 = 2,108.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,682.68/13,023.97 = 2,108.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,682.68x = 13,023.97 × 2,108.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,682.68x = 27,465,251.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,465,251.98/8,682.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.22

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