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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,692.78, 13,040.34 and 3,144.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,692.78, 13,040.34 and 3,144.64 is: 4,717.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,692.78 : 13,040.34 = 3,144.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,692.78/13,040.34 = 3,144.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,692.78x = 13,040.34 × 3,144.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,692.78x = 41,007,174.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,007,174.78/8,692.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,717.38

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