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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,697.51, 13,051.13 and 3,503.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,697.51, 13,051.13 and 3,503.79 is: 5,257.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,697.51 : 13,051.13 = 3,503.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,697.51/13,051.13 = 3,503.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,697.51x = 13,051.13 × 3,503.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,697.51x = 45,728,401.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,728,401.26/8,697.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,257.64

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