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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,697.12, 13,046.10 and 2,853.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,697.12, 13,046.10 and 2,853.72 is: 4,280.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,697.12 : 13,046.10 = 2,853.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,697.12/13,046.10 = 2,853.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,697.12x = 13,046.10 × 2,853.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,697.12x = 37,229,916.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,229,916.49/8,697.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,280.72

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