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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,695.92, 13,043.84 and 2,455.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,695.92, 13,043.84 and 2,455.92 is: 3,683.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,695.92 : 13,043.84 = 2,455.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,695.92/13,043.84 = 2,455.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,695.92x = 13,043.84 × 2,455.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,695.92x = 32,034,627.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,034,627.53/8,695.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.87

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