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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,688.02, 13,032.05 and 2,114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,688.02, 13,032.05 and 2,114.19 is: 3,171.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,688.02 : 13,032.05 = 2,114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,688.02/13,032.05 = 2,114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,688.02x = 13,032.05 × 2,114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,688.02x = 27,552,219.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,552,219.22/8,688.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.29

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