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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,691.38, 13,037.81 and 2,451.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,691.38, 13,037.81 and 2,451.45 is: 3,677.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,691.38 : 13,037.81 = 2,451.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,691.38/13,037.81 = 2,451.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,691.38x = 13,037.81 × 2,451.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,691.38x = 31,961,527.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,961,527.07/8,691.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.38

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