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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,688.18, 13,031.43 and 2,448.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,688.18, 13,031.43 and 2,448.09 is: 3,671.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,688.18 : 13,031.43 = 2,448.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,688.18/13,031.43 = 2,448.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,688.18x = 13,031.43 × 2,448.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,688.18x = 31,902,113.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,902,113.47/8,688.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.90

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