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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,698.35, 13,044.89 and 2,457.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,698.35, 13,044.89 and 2,457.87 is: 3,686.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,698.35 : 13,044.89 = 2,457.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,698.35/13,044.89 = 2,457.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,698.35x = 13,044.89 × 2,457.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,698.35x = 32,062,631.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,062,631.49/8,698.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686.06

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