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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,690.76, 13,041 and 3,497.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,690.76, 13,041 and 3,497.04 is: 5,247.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,690.76 : 13,041 = 3,497.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,690.76/13,041 = 3,497.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,690.76x = 13,041 × 3,497.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,690.76x = 45,604,898.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,604,898.64/8,690.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,247.52

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