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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,688.72, 13,033.08 and 2,114.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,688.72, 13,033.08 and 2,114.92 is: 3,172.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,688.72 : 13,033.08 = 2,114.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,688.72/13,033.08 = 2,114.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,688.72x = 13,033.08 × 2,114.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,688.72x = 27,563,921.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,563,921.55/8,688.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.38

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