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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,668.62, 13,002.93 and 2,428.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,668.62, 13,002.93 and 2,428.58 is: 3,642.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,668.62 : 13,002.93 = 2,428.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,668.62/13,002.93 = 2,428.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,668.62x = 13,002.93 × 2,428.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,668.62x = 31,578,688.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,578,688.25/8,668.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.87

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