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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,694.69, 13,044.06 and 2,850.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,694.69, 13,044.06 and 2,850.95 is: 4,277.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,694.69 : 13,044.06 = 2,850.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,694.69/13,044.06 = 2,850.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,694.69x = 13,044.06 × 2,850.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,694.69x = 37,187,962.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,187,962.86/8,694.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,277.09

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