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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,683.44, 13,024.97 and 2,109.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,683.44, 13,024.97 and 2,109.66 is: 3,164.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,683.44 : 13,024.97 = 2,109.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,683.44/13,024.97 = 2,109.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,683.44x = 13,024.97 × 2,109.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,683.44x = 27,478,258.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,478,258.21/8,683.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.44

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