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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,691.02, 13,036.54 and 2,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,691.02, 13,036.54 and 2,117.20 is: 3,175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,691.02 : 13,036.54 = 2,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,691.02/13,036.54 = 2,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,691.02x = 13,036.54 × 2,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,691.02x = 27,600,962.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,600,962.49/8,691.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.80

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