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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,694.84, 13,042.03 and 2,455.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,694.84, 13,042.03 and 2,455.28 is: 3,682.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,694.84 : 13,042.03 = 2,455.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,694.84/13,042.03 = 2,455.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,694.84x = 13,042.03 × 2,455.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,694.84x = 32,021,861.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,021,861.89/8,694.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.86

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