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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,668.24, 13,002.68 and 4,050

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,668.24, 13,002.68 and 4,050 is: 6,075.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,668.24 : 13,002.68 = 4,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,668.24/13,002.68 = 4,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,668.24x = 13,002.68 × 4,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,668.24x = 52,660,854
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,660,854/8,668.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,075.15

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