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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,683.06, 13,024.41 and 2,109.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,683.06, 13,024.41 and 2,109.28 is: 3,163.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,683.06 : 13,024.41 = 2,109.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,683.06/13,024.41 = 2,109.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,683.06x = 13,024.41 × 2,109.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,683.06x = 27,472,127.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,472,127.52/8,683.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.88

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