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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,669.74, 13,004.61 and 2,095.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,669.74, 13,004.61 and 2,095.92 is: 3,143.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,669.74 : 13,004.61 = 2,095.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,669.74/13,004.61 = 2,095.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,669.74x = 13,004.61 × 2,095.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,669.74x = 27,256,670.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,256,670.96/8,669.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.89

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