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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,694.16, 13,037.96 and 3,146.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,694.16, 13,037.96 and 3,146.13 is: 4,718.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,694.16 : 13,037.96 = 3,146.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,694.16/13,037.96 = 3,146.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,694.16x = 13,037.96 × 3,146.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,694.16x = 41,019,124.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,019,124.96/8,694.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,718.01

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