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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,687.05, 13,030.57 and 2,113.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,687.05, 13,030.57 and 2,113.19 is: 3,169.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,687.05 : 13,030.57 = 2,113.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,687.05/13,030.57 = 2,113.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,687.05x = 13,030.57 × 2,113.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,687.05x = 27,536,056.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,536,056.57/8,687.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.78

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