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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,694.27, 13,041.42 and 2,120.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,694.27, 13,041.42 and 2,120.44 is: 3,180.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,694.27 : 13,041.42 = 2,120.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,694.27/13,041.42 = 2,120.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,694.27x = 13,041.42 × 2,120.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,694.27x = 27,653,548.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,653,548.62/8,694.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.66

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