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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,706.77, 13,060.15 and 2,132.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,706.77, 13,060.15 and 2,132.89 is: 3,199.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,706.77 : 13,060.15 = 2,132.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,706.77/13,060.15 = 2,132.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,706.77x = 13,060.15 × 2,132.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,706.77x = 27,855,920.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,855,920.18/8,706.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.34

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