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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,669.34, 13,002.66 and 2,824.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,669.34, 13,002.66 and 2,824.65 is: 4,236.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,669.34 : 13,002.66 = 2,824.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,669.34/13,002.66 = 2,824.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,669.34x = 13,002.66 × 2,824.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,669.34x = 36,727,963.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,727,963.57/8,669.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.54

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