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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,721.17, 13,081.61 and 2,147.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,721.17, 13,081.61 and 2,147.41 is: 3,221.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,721.17 : 13,081.61 = 2,147.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,721.17/13,081.61 = 2,147.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,721.17x = 13,081.61 × 2,147.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,721.17x = 28,091,552.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,091,552.79/8,721.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.08

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