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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,689.35, 13,033.92 and 2,115.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,689.35, 13,033.92 and 2,115.55 is: 3,173.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,689.35 : 13,033.92 = 2,115.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,689.35/13,033.92 = 2,115.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,689.35x = 13,033.92 × 2,115.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,689.35x = 27,573,909.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,573,909.46/8,689.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.30

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