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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,705.88, 13,058.62 and 2,132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,705.88, 13,058.62 and 2,132.02 is: 3,197.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,705.88 : 13,058.62 = 2,132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,705.88/13,058.62 = 2,132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,705.88x = 13,058.62 × 2,132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,705.88x = 27,841,250.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,841,250.01/8,705.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.98

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