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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,691.39, 13,037.08 and 3,143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,691.39, 13,037.08 and 3,143.44 is: 4,715.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,691.39 : 13,037.08 = 3,143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,691.39/13,037.08 = 3,143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,691.39x = 13,037.08 × 3,143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,691.39x = 40,981,197.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,981,197.85/8,691.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,715.15

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