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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,669, 13,003.50 and 2,826.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,669, 13,003.50 and 2,826.02 is: 4,239.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,669 : 13,003.50 = 2,826.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,669/13,003.50 = 2,826.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,669x = 13,003.50 × 2,826.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,669x = 36,748,151.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,748,151.07/8,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,239.03

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