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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,669.24, 13,001.38 and 2,826.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,669.24, 13,001.38 and 2,826.36 is: 4,238.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,669.24 : 13,001.38 = 2,826.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,669.24/13,001.38 = 2,826.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,669.24x = 13,001.38 × 2,826.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,669.24x = 36,746,580.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,746,580.38/8,669.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.73

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