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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,691.06, 13,036.50 and 2,117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,691.06, 13,036.50 and 2,117.28 is: 3,175.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,691.06 : 13,036.50 = 2,117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,691.06/13,036.50 = 2,117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,691.06x = 13,036.50 × 2,117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,691.06x = 27,601,920.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,601,920.72/8,691.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.90

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