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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,686.90, 13,030.26 and 2,113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,686.90, 13,030.26 and 2,113.12 is: 3,169.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,686.90 : 13,030.26 = 2,113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,686.90/13,030.26 = 2,113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,686.90x = 13,030.26 × 2,113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,686.90x = 27,534,503.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,534,503.01/8,686.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.66

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