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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,684.84, 13,027.25 and 2,110.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,684.84, 13,027.25 and 2,110.98 is: 3,166.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,684.84 : 13,027.25 = 2,110.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,684.84/13,027.25 = 2,110.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,684.84x = 13,027.25 × 2,110.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,684.84x = 27,500,233.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,500,233.18/8,684.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.47

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