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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,697.69, 13,041.05 and 3,150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,697.69, 13,041.05 and 3,150.92 is: 4,724.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,697.69 : 13,041.05 = 3,150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,697.69/13,041.05 = 3,150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,697.69x = 13,041.05 × 3,150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,697.69x = 41,091,224.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,091,224.31/8,697.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,724.38

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