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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,691.28, 13,037.08 and 2,117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,691.28, 13,037.08 and 2,117.52 is: 3,176.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,691.28 : 13,037.08 = 2,117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,691.28/13,037.08 = 2,117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,691.28x = 13,037.08 × 2,117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,691.28x = 27,606,277.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,606,277.64/8,691.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.32

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