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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,693.92, 13,042.24 and 2,848.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,693.92, 13,042.24 and 2,848.64 is: 4,273.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,693.92 : 13,042.24 = 2,848.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,693.92/13,042.24 = 2,848.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,693.92x = 13,042.24 × 2,848.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,693.92x = 37,152,646.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,152,646.55/8,693.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.41

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