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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,688.89, 13,031.77 and 2,447.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,688.89, 13,031.77 and 2,447.42 is: 3,670.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,688.89 : 13,031.77 = 2,447.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,688.89/13,031.77 = 2,447.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,688.89x = 13,031.77 × 2,447.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,688.89x = 31,894,143.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,894,143.26/8,688.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.68

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