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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,689.48, 13,034.11 and 2,115.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,689.48, 13,034.11 and 2,115.67 is: 3,173.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,689.48 : 13,034.11 = 2,115.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,689.48/13,034.11 = 2,115.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,689.48x = 13,034.11 × 2,115.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,689.48x = 27,575,875.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,575,875.50/8,689.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.48

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