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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,697.03, 13,045.51 and 2,457.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,697.03, 13,045.51 and 2,457.15 is: 3,685.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,697.03 : 13,045.51 = 2,457.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,697.03/13,045.51 = 2,457.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,697.03x = 13,045.51 × 2,457.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,697.03x = 32,054,774.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,054,774.90/8,697.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.72

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