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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,669.49, 13,004.24 and 2,095.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,669.49, 13,004.24 and 2,095.68 is: 3,143.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,669.49 : 13,004.24 = 2,095.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,669.49/13,004.24 = 2,095.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,669.49x = 13,004.24 × 2,095.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,669.49x = 27,252,650.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,252,650.18/8,669.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.51

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