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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.01, 13,006.37 and 2,825.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.01, 13,006.37 and 2,825.26 is: 4,238.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.01 : 13,006.37 = 2,825.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.01/13,006.37 = 2,825.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.01x = 13,006.37 × 2,825.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.01x = 36,746,376.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,746,376.91/8,670.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.33

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