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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,682.72, 13,024.08 and 2,108.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,682.72, 13,024.08 and 2,108.84 is: 3,163.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,682.72 : 13,024.08 = 2,108.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,682.72/13,024.08 = 2,108.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,682.72x = 13,024.08 × 2,108.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,682.72x = 27,465,700.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,465,700.87/8,682.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.26

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