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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,668.46, 13,002.66 and 2,094.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,668.46, 13,002.66 and 2,094.64 is: 3,141.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,668.46 : 13,002.66 = 2,094.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,668.46/13,002.66 = 2,094.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,668.46x = 13,002.66 × 2,094.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,668.46x = 27,235,881.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,235,881.27/8,668.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.95

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