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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.63, 13,067.01 and 2,137.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.63, 13,067.01 and 2,137.46 is: 3,206.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.63 : 13,067.01 = 2,137.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.63/13,067.01 = 2,137.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.63x = 13,067.01 × 2,137.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.63x = 27,930,211.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,930,211.19/8,711.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.08

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