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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,689.94, 13,034.91 and 2,116.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,689.94, 13,034.91 and 2,116.07 is: 3,174.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,689.94 : 13,034.91 = 2,116.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,689.94/13,034.91 = 2,116.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,689.94x = 13,034.91 × 2,116.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,689.94x = 27,582,782.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,582,782.00/8,689.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,174.11

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