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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,708.46, 13,062.51 and 2,134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,708.46, 13,062.51 and 2,134.68 is: 3,201.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,708.46 : 13,062.51 = 2,134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,708.46/13,062.51 = 2,134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,708.46x = 13,062.51 × 2,134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,708.46x = 27,884,278.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,884,278.85/8,708.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.98

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