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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,688.48, 13,032.61 and 2,114.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,688.48, 13,032.61 and 2,114.67 is: 3,171.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,688.48 : 13,032.61 = 2,114.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,688.48/13,032.61 = 2,114.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,688.48x = 13,032.61 × 2,114.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,688.48x = 27,559,669.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,559,669.39/8,688.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.98

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