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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,707.82, 13,061.78 and 2,134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,707.82, 13,061.78 and 2,134.04 is: 3,201.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,707.82 : 13,061.78 = 2,134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,707.82/13,061.78 = 2,134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,707.82x = 13,061.78 × 2,134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,707.82x = 27,874,285.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,874,285.01/8,707.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.07

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