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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,695.80, 13,043.70 and 2,539.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,695.80, 13,043.70 and 2,539.80 is: 3,809.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,695.80 : 13,043.70 = 2,539.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,695.80/13,043.70 = 2,539.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,695.80x = 13,043.70 × 2,539.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,695.80x = 33,128,389.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,128,389.26/8,695.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.70

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