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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,695.52, 13,043.12 and 3,501.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,695.52, 13,043.12 and 3,501.26 is: 5,251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,695.52 : 13,043.12 = 3,501.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,695.52/13,043.12 = 3,501.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,695.52x = 13,043.12 × 3,501.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,695.52x = 45,667,354.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,667,354.33/8,695.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,251.83

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