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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.34, 13,303.96 and 2,629.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.34, 13,303.96 and 2,629.40 is: 3,944.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.34 : 13,303.96 = 2,629.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.34/13,303.96 = 2,629.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.34x = 13,303.96 × 2,629.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.34x = 34,981,432.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,981,432.42/8,869.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.09

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