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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,690.61, 13,036.68 and 2,450.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,690.61, 13,036.68 and 2,450.67 is: 3,676.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,690.61 : 13,036.68 = 2,450.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,690.61/13,036.68 = 2,450.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,690.61x = 13,036.68 × 2,450.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,690.61x = 31,948,600.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,948,600.58/8,690.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.22

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