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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,688.01, 13,033.23 and 2,843.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,688.01, 13,033.23 and 2,843.46 is: 4,265.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,688.01 : 13,033.23 = 2,843.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,688.01/13,033.23 = 2,843.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,688.01x = 13,033.23 × 2,843.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,688.01x = 37,059,468.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,059,468.18/8,688.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,265.59

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