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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,669.44, 13,001.44 and 2,824.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,669.44, 13,001.44 and 2,824.80 is: 4,236.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,669.44 : 13,001.44 = 2,824.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,669.44/13,001.44 = 2,824.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,669.44x = 13,001.44 × 2,824.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,669.44x = 36,726,467.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,726,467.71/8,669.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.31

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