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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,669.43, 13,004.10 and 2,095.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,669.43, 13,004.10 and 2,095.61 is: 3,143.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,669.43 : 13,004.10 = 2,095.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,669.43/13,004.10 = 2,095.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,669.43x = 13,004.10 × 2,095.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,669.43x = 27,251,456.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,251,456.98/8,669.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.40

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