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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,685.54, 13,029.18 and 2,445.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,685.54, 13,029.18 and 2,445.54 is: 3,668.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,685.54 : 13,029.18 = 2,445.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,685.54/13,029.18 = 2,445.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,685.54x = 13,029.18 × 2,445.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,685.54x = 31,863,380.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,863,380.86/8,685.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.55

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