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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,668.18, 13,002.23 and 2,094.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,668.18, 13,002.23 and 2,094.34 is: 3,141.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,668.18 : 13,002.23 = 2,094.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,668.18/13,002.23 = 2,094.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,668.18x = 13,002.23 × 2,094.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,668.18x = 27,231,090.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,231,090.38/8,668.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.50

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