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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,734.61, 13,101.92 and 2,160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,734.61, 13,101.92 and 2,160.86 is: 3,241.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,734.61 : 13,101.92 = 2,160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,734.61/13,101.92 = 2,160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,734.61x = 13,101.92 × 2,160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,734.61x = 28,311,338.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,311,338.54/8,734.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.28

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