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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,695.44, 13,047.42 and 4,014.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,695.44, 13,047.42 and 4,014.90 is: 6,024.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,695.44 : 13,047.42 = 4,014.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,695.44/13,047.42 = 4,014.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,695.44x = 13,047.42 × 4,014.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,695.44x = 52,384,086.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,384,086.56/8,695.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,024.32

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