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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,693.99, 13,041.05 and 2,120.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,693.99, 13,041.05 and 2,120.16 is: 3,180.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,693.99 : 13,041.05 = 2,120.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,693.99/13,041.05 = 2,120.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,693.99x = 13,041.05 × 2,120.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,693.99x = 27,649,101.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,649,101.97/8,693.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.26

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