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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,668.49, 13,002.75 and 2,094.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,668.49, 13,002.75 and 2,094.66 is: 3,142.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,668.49 : 13,002.75 = 2,094.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,668.49/13,002.75 = 2,094.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,668.49x = 13,002.75 × 2,094.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,668.49x = 27,236,340.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,236,340.32/8,668.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.00

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