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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,704.98, 13,057.40 and 2,131.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,704.98, 13,057.40 and 2,131.11 is: 3,196.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,704.98 : 13,057.40 = 2,131.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,704.98/13,057.40 = 2,131.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,704.98x = 13,057.40 × 2,131.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,704.98x = 27,826,745.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,826,745.06/8,704.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.65

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