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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,697.07, 13,047.42 and 3,502.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,697.07, 13,047.42 and 3,502.94 is: 5,255.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,697.07 : 13,047.42 = 3,502.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,697.07/13,047.42 = 3,502.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,697.07x = 13,047.42 × 3,502.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,697.07x = 45,704,329.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,704,329.41/8,697.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,255.14

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