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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,688.44, 13,032.47 and 2,114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,688.44, 13,032.47 and 2,114.66 is: 3,171.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,688.44 : 13,032.47 = 2,114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,688.44/13,032.47 = 2,114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,688.44x = 13,032.47 × 2,114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,688.44x = 27,559,167.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,559,167.27/8,688.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.94

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