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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,689.78, 13,036.32 and 2,846.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,689.78, 13,036.32 and 2,846.74 is: 4,270.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,689.78 : 13,036.32 = 2,846.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,689.78/13,036.32 = 2,846.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,689.78x = 13,036.32 × 2,846.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,689.78x = 37,111,013.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,111,013.60/8,689.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.65

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