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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,694.97, 13,042.59 and 2,121.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,694.97, 13,042.59 and 2,121.28 is: 3,181.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,694.97 : 13,042.59 = 2,121.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,694.97/13,042.59 = 2,121.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,694.97x = 13,042.59 × 2,121.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,694.97x = 27,666,985.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,666,985.32/8,694.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.95

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