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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,669.67, 13,004.84 and 2,429.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,669.67, 13,004.84 and 2,429.52 is: 3,644.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,669.67 : 13,004.84 = 2,429.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,669.67/13,004.84 = 2,429.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,669.67x = 13,004.84 × 2,429.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,669.67x = 31,595,518.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,595,518.88/8,669.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.37

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