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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,695.23, 13,044.35 and 2,849.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,695.23, 13,044.35 and 2,849.86 is: 4,275.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,695.23 : 13,044.35 = 2,849.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,695.23/13,044.35 = 2,849.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,695.23x = 13,044.35 × 2,849.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,695.23x = 37,174,571.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,174,571.29/8,695.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275.28

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