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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,692.70, 13,039.82 and 2,452.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,692.70, 13,039.82 and 2,452.76 is: 3,679.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,692.70 : 13,039.82 = 2,452.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,692.70/13,039.82 = 2,452.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,692.70x = 13,039.82 × 2,452.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,692.70x = 31,983,548.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,983,548.90/8,692.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.36

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