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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,695.31, 13,042.97 and 2,121.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,695.31, 13,042.97 and 2,121.45 is: 3,182.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,695.31 : 13,042.97 = 2,121.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,695.31/13,042.97 = 2,121.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,695.31x = 13,042.97 × 2,121.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,695.31x = 27,669,998.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,669,998.10/8,695.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.18

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