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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,707.76, 13,061.76 and 2,134.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,707.76, 13,061.76 and 2,134.10 is: 3,201.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,707.76 : 13,061.76 = 2,134.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,707.76/13,061.76 = 2,134.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,707.76x = 13,061.76 × 2,134.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,707.76x = 27,875,102.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,875,102.02/8,707.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.18

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