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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,695.60, 13,043.53 and 2,121.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,695.60, 13,043.53 and 2,121.91 is: 3,182.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,695.60 : 13,043.53 = 2,121.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,695.60/13,043.53 = 2,121.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,695.60x = 13,043.53 × 2,121.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,695.60x = 27,677,196.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,677,196.74/8,695.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.90

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