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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,695.83, 13,044.42 and 2,853.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,695.83, 13,044.42 and 2,853.03 is: 4,279.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,695.83 : 13,044.42 = 2,853.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,695.83/13,044.42 = 2,853.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,695.83x = 13,044.42 × 2,853.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,695.83x = 37,216,121.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,216,121.59/8,695.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,279.77

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