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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,695.18, 13,041.26 and 4,014.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,695.18, 13,041.26 and 4,014.79 is: 6,021.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,695.18 : 13,041.26 = 4,014.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,695.18/13,041.26 = 4,014.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,695.18x = 13,041.26 × 4,014.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,695.18x = 52,357,942.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,357,942.80/8,695.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,021.49

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