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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,695.75, 13,045.51 and 2,852.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,695.75, 13,045.51 and 2,852.14 is: 4,278.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,695.75 : 13,045.51 = 2,852.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,695.75/13,045.51 = 2,852.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,695.75x = 13,045.51 × 2,852.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,695.75x = 37,207,541.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,207,541.40/8,695.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,278.82

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