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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,669.34, 13,004.57 and 2,746.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,669.34, 13,004.57 and 2,746.45 is: 4,119.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,669.34 : 13,004.57 = 2,746.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,669.34/13,004.57 = 2,746.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,669.34x = 13,004.57 × 2,746.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,669.34x = 35,716,355.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,716,355.03/8,669.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,119.85

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