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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,689.77, 13,034.67 and 2,115.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,689.77, 13,034.67 and 2,115.94 is: 3,173.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,689.77 : 13,034.67 = 2,115.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,689.77/13,034.67 = 2,115.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,689.77x = 13,034.67 × 2,115.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,689.77x = 27,580,579.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,580,579.64/8,689.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.91

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