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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,685.98, 13,028.98 and 2,112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,685.98, 13,028.98 and 2,112.12 is: 3,168.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,685.98 : 13,028.98 = 2,112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,685.98/13,028.98 = 2,112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,685.98x = 13,028.98 × 2,112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,685.98x = 27,518,769.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,518,769.24/8,685.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.18

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