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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,686.91, 13,030.37 and 2,113.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,686.91, 13,030.37 and 2,113.08 is: 3,169.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,686.91 : 13,030.37 = 2,113.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,686.91/13,030.37 = 2,113.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,686.91x = 13,030.37 × 2,113.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,686.91x = 27,534,214.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,534,214.24/8,686.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.62

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