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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,690.83, 13,038.06 and 2,846.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,690.83, 13,038.06 and 2,846.98 is: 4,271.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,690.83 : 13,038.06 = 2,846.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,690.83/13,038.06 = 2,846.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,690.83x = 13,038.06 × 2,846.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,690.83x = 37,119,096.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,119,096.06/8,690.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,271.06

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