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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,694.42, 13,042.66 and 3,150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,694.42, 13,042.66 and 3,150.38 is: 4,725.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,694.42 : 13,042.66 = 3,150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,694.42/13,042.66 = 3,150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,694.42x = 13,042.66 × 3,150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,694.42x = 41,089,335.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,089,335.21/8,694.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,725.94

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