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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,694.59, 13,044.51 and 3,150.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,694.59, 13,044.51 and 3,150.54 is: 4,726.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,694.59 : 13,044.51 = 3,150.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,694.59/13,044.51 = 3,150.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,694.59x = 13,044.51 × 3,150.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,694.59x = 41,097,250.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,097,250.54/8,694.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,726.76

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