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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,669.58, 13,004.36 and 2,826.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,669.58, 13,004.36 and 2,826.18 is: 4,239.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,669.58 : 13,004.36 = 2,826.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,669.58/13,004.36 = 2,826.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,669.58x = 13,004.36 × 2,826.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,669.58x = 36,752,662.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,752,662.14/8,669.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,239.27

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