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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,697.31, 13,035.27 and 4,010.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,697.31, 13,035.27 and 4,010.81 is: 6,011.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,697.31 : 13,035.27 = 4,010.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,697.31/13,035.27 = 4,010.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,697.31x = 13,035.27 × 4,010.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,697.31x = 52,282,033.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,282,033.88/8,697.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,011.29

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