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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,697.06, 13,044.60 and 2,457.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,697.06, 13,044.60 and 2,457.60 is: 3,686.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,697.06 : 13,044.60 = 2,457.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,697.06/13,044.60 = 2,457.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,697.06x = 13,044.60 × 2,457.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,697.06x = 32,058,408.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,058,408.96/8,697.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686.12

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