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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,688.06, 13,031.91 and 2,114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,688.06, 13,031.91 and 2,114.28 is: 3,171.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,688.06 : 13,031.91 = 2,114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,688.06/13,031.91 = 2,114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,688.06x = 13,031.91 × 2,114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,688.06x = 27,553,106.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,553,106.67/8,688.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.38

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