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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,691.69, 13,037.51 and 2,117.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,691.69, 13,037.51 and 2,117.88 is: 3,176.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,691.69 : 13,037.51 = 2,117.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,691.69/13,037.51 = 2,117.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,691.69x = 13,037.51 × 2,117.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,691.69x = 27,611,875.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,611,875.06/8,691.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.81

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