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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,696.97, 13,044.85 and 2,773.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,696.97, 13,044.85 and 2,773.74 is: 4,160.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,696.97 : 13,044.85 = 2,773.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,696.97/13,044.85 = 2,773.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,696.97x = 13,044.85 × 2,773.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,696.97x = 36,183,064.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,183,064.22/8,696.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.42

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