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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,690.82, 13,038.25 and 2,847.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,690.82, 13,038.25 and 2,847.07 is: 4,271.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,690.82 : 13,038.25 = 2,847.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,690.82/13,038.25 = 2,847.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,690.82x = 13,038.25 × 2,847.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,690.82x = 37,120,810.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,120,810.43/8,690.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,271.27

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