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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,692.98, 13,041.89 and 2,853.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,692.98, 13,041.89 and 2,853.69 is: 4,281.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,692.98 : 13,041.89 = 2,853.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,692.98/13,041.89 = 2,853.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,692.98x = 13,041.89 × 2,853.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,692.98x = 37,217,474.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,217,474.65/8,692.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,281.33

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