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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,686.30, 13,029.46 and 2,112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,686.30, 13,029.46 and 2,112.44 is: 3,168.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,686.30 : 13,029.46 = 2,112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,686.30/13,029.46 = 2,112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,686.30x = 13,029.46 × 2,112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,686.30x = 27,523,952.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,523,952.48/8,686.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.66

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