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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,691.86, 13,029.96 and 3,425.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,691.86, 13,029.96 and 3,425.60 is: 5,135.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,691.86 : 13,029.96 = 3,425.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,691.86/13,029.96 = 3,425.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,691.86x = 13,029.96 × 3,425.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,691.86x = 44,635,430.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,635,430.98/8,691.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,135.31

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