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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,690.21, 13,036.07 and 2,450.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,690.21, 13,036.07 and 2,450.27 is: 3,675.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,690.21 : 13,036.07 = 2,450.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,690.21/13,036.07 = 2,450.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,690.21x = 13,036.07 × 2,450.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,690.21x = 31,941,832.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,941,832.18/8,690.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.61

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