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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,693.54, 13,042.74 and 2,854.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,693.54, 13,042.74 and 2,854.25 is: 4,282.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,693.54 : 13,042.74 = 2,854.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,693.54/13,042.74 = 2,854.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,693.54x = 13,042.74 × 2,854.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,693.54x = 37,227,218.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,227,218.99/8,693.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,282.17

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