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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,693.87, 13,040.78 and 3,145.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,693.87, 13,040.78 and 3,145.92 is: 4,718.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,693.87 : 13,040.78 = 3,145.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,693.87/13,040.78 = 3,145.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,693.87x = 13,040.78 × 3,145.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,693.87x = 41,025,250.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,025,250.62/8,693.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,718.87

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