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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,694.48, 13,044.14 and 2,855.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,694.48, 13,044.14 and 2,855.19 is: 4,283.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,694.48 : 13,044.14 = 2,855.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,694.48/13,044.14 = 2,855.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,694.48x = 13,044.14 × 2,855.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,694.48x = 37,243,498.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,243,498.09/8,694.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,283.58

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