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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,698.10, 13,044.51 and 2,457.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,698.10, 13,044.51 and 2,457.62 is: 3,685.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,698.10 : 13,044.51 = 2,457.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,698.10/13,044.51 = 2,457.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,698.10x = 13,044.51 × 2,457.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,698.10x = 32,058,448.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,058,448.67/8,698.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.68

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