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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,688.32, 13,032.28 and 2,114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,688.32, 13,032.28 and 2,114.54 is: 3,171.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,688.32 : 13,032.28 = 2,114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,688.32/13,032.28 = 2,114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,688.32x = 13,032.28 × 2,114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,688.32x = 27,557,277.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,557,277.35/8,688.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.76

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