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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,669.58, 13,004.24 and 2,095.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,669.58, 13,004.24 and 2,095.72 is: 3,143.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,669.58 : 13,004.24 = 2,095.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,669.58/13,004.24 = 2,095.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,669.58x = 13,004.24 × 2,095.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,669.58x = 27,253,245.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,253,245.85/8,669.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.55

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