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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,694.66, 13,024.59 and 4,008.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,694.66, 13,024.59 and 4,008.26 is: 6,004.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,694.66 : 13,024.59 = 4,008.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,694.66/13,024.59 = 4,008.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,694.66x = 13,024.59 × 4,008.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,694.66x = 52,205,877.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,205,877.99/8,694.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,004.36

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