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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,668.68, 13,003.26 and 2,745.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,668.68, 13,003.26 and 2,745.60 is: 4,118.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,668.68 : 13,003.26 = 2,745.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,668.68/13,003.26 = 2,745.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,668.68x = 13,003.26 × 2,745.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,668.68x = 35,701,750.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,701,750.66/8,668.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.48

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