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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,696.55, 13,033.02 and 4,006.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,696.55, 13,033.02 and 4,006.25 is: 6,003.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,696.55 : 13,033.02 = 4,006.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,696.55/13,033.02 = 4,006.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,696.55x = 13,033.02 × 4,006.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,696.55x = 52,213,471.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,213,471.21/8,696.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,003.93

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