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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,695.45, 13,040.08 and 3,147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,695.45, 13,040.08 and 3,147.36 is: 4,719.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,695.45 : 13,040.08 = 3,147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,695.45/13,040.08 = 3,147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,695.45x = 13,040.08 × 3,147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,695.45x = 41,041,753.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,041,753.12/8,695.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,719.91

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