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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,691.80, 13,029.89 and 3,143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,691.80, 13,029.89 and 3,143.84 is: 4,712.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,691.80 : 13,029.89 = 3,143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,691.80/13,029.89 = 3,143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,691.80x = 13,029.89 × 3,143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,691.80x = 40,963,808.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,963,808.51/8,691.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,712.93

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