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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,696.91, 13,046.27 and 3,148.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,696.91, 13,046.27 and 3,148.95 is: 4,723.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,696.91 : 13,046.27 = 3,148.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,696.91/13,046.27 = 3,148.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,696.91x = 13,046.27 × 3,148.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,696.91x = 41,082,036.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,082,036.17/8,696.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,723.75

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