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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,669.08, 13,006.04 and 2,826.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,669.08, 13,006.04 and 2,826.04 is: 4,239.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,669.08 : 13,006.04 = 2,826.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,669.08/13,006.04 = 2,826.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,669.08x = 13,006.04 × 2,826.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,669.08x = 36,755,589.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,755,589.28/8,669.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,239.85

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