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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,694.93, 13,041.55 and 2,454.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,694.93, 13,041.55 and 2,454.85 is: 3,682.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,694.93 : 13,041.55 = 2,454.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,694.93/13,041.55 = 2,454.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,694.93x = 13,041.55 × 2,454.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,694.93x = 32,015,049.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,015,049.02/8,694.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.04

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