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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.49, 13,306.32 and 3,026.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.49, 13,306.32 and 3,026.12 is: 4,539.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.49 : 13,306.32 = 3,026.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.49/13,306.32 = 3,026.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.49x = 13,306.32 × 3,026.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.49x = 40,266,521.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,266,521.08/8,869.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,539.89

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