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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,688.10, 13,032.15 and 2,845.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,688.10, 13,032.15 and 2,845.30 is: 4,267.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,688.10 : 13,032.15 = 2,845.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,688.10/13,032.15 = 2,845.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,688.10x = 13,032.15 × 2,845.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,688.10x = 37,080,376.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,080,376.40/8,688.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.95

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