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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,695.14, 13,042.80 and 2,455.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,695.14, 13,042.80 and 2,455.30 is: 3,682.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,695.14 : 13,042.80 = 2,455.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,695.14/13,042.80 = 2,455.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,695.14x = 13,042.80 × 2,455.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,695.14x = 32,023,986.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,023,986.84/8,695.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.98

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