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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,695.38, 13,038.36 and 3,070.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,695.38, 13,038.36 and 3,070.23 is: 4,603.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,695.38 : 13,038.36 = 3,070.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,695.38/13,038.36 = 3,070.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,695.38x = 13,038.36 × 3,070.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,695.38x = 40,030,764.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,030,764.02/8,695.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.68

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