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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,695.04, 13,044.99 and 2,855.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,695.04, 13,044.99 and 2,855.75 is: 4,284.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,695.04 : 13,044.99 = 2,855.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,695.04/13,044.99 = 2,855.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,695.04x = 13,044.99 × 2,855.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,695.04x = 37,253,230.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,253,230.19/8,695.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,284.42

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