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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,689.90, 13,033.64 and 2,845.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,689.90, 13,033.64 and 2,845.76 is: 4,268.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,689.90 : 13,033.64 = 2,845.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,689.90/13,033.64 = 2,845.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,689.90x = 13,033.64 × 2,845.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,689.90x = 37,090,611.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,090,611.37/8,689.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.24

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