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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,669.44, 13,001.84 and 2,429.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,669.44, 13,001.84 and 2,429.08 is: 3,642.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,669.44 : 13,001.84 = 2,429.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,669.44/13,001.84 = 2,429.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,669.44x = 13,001.84 × 2,429.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,669.44x = 31,582,509.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,582,509.51/8,669.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.97

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