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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,686.98, 13,030.36 and 2,113.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,686.98, 13,030.36 and 2,113.17 is: 3,169.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,686.98 : 13,030.36 = 2,113.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,686.98/13,030.36 = 2,113.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,686.98x = 13,030.36 × 2,113.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,686.98x = 27,535,368.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,535,368.48/8,686.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.73

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