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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,669.97, 13,005.72 and 2,430.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,669.97, 13,005.72 and 2,430.05 is: 3,645.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,669.97 : 13,005.72 = 2,430.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,669.97/13,005.72 = 2,430.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,669.97x = 13,005.72 × 2,430.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,669.97x = 31,604,484.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,604,484.86/8,669.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.28

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