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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,686.08, 13,029.93 and 2,445.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,686.08, 13,029.93 and 2,445.84 is: 3,668.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,686.08 : 13,029.93 = 2,445.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,686.08/13,029.93 = 2,445.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,686.08x = 13,029.93 × 2,445.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,686.08x = 31,869,123.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,869,123.99/8,686.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.99

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