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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,706.98, 13,060.26 and 2,133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,706.98, 13,060.26 and 2,133.12 is: 3,199.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,706.98 : 13,060.26 = 2,133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,706.98/13,060.26 = 2,133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,706.98x = 13,060.26 × 2,133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,706.98x = 27,859,101.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,859,101.81/8,706.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.63

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