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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,712.96, 13,069.08 and 2,139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,712.96, 13,069.08 and 2,139 is: 3,208.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,712.96 : 13,069.08 = 2,139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,712.96/13,069.08 = 2,139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,712.96x = 13,069.08 × 2,139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,712.96x = 27,954,762.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,954,762.12/8,712.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.41

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