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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,687.64, 13,031.40 and 2,842.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,687.64, 13,031.40 and 2,842.92 is: 4,264.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,687.64 : 13,031.40 = 2,842.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,687.64/13,031.40 = 2,842.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,687.64x = 13,031.40 × 2,842.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,687.64x = 37,047,227.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,047,227.69/8,687.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.36

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