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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,696.62, 13,044.89 and 2,122.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,696.62, 13,044.89 and 2,122.84 is: 3,184.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,696.62 : 13,044.89 = 2,122.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,696.62/13,044.89 = 2,122.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,696.62x = 13,044.89 × 2,122.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,696.62x = 27,692,203.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,692,203.67/8,696.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.25

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