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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,695.15, 13,034.52 and 2,848.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,695.15, 13,034.52 and 2,848.57 is: 4,270.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,695.15 : 13,034.52 = 2,848.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,695.15/13,034.52 = 2,848.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,695.15x = 13,034.52 × 2,848.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,695.15x = 37,129,710.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,129,710.05/8,695.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.16

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