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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,689.52, 13,034.30 and 2,115.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,689.52, 13,034.30 and 2,115.69 is: 3,173.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,689.52 : 13,034.30 = 2,115.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,689.52/13,034.30 = 2,115.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,689.52x = 13,034.30 × 2,115.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,689.52x = 27,576,527.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,576,527.59/8,689.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.54

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