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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,694.91, 13,043.58 and 2,850.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,694.91, 13,043.58 and 2,850.09 is: 4,275.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,694.91 : 13,043.58 = 2,850.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,694.91/13,043.58 = 2,850.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,694.91x = 13,043.58 × 2,850.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,694.91x = 37,175,376.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,175,376.92/8,694.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275.53

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