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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,698.35, 13,048.55 and 2,773.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,698.35, 13,048.55 and 2,773.17 is: 4,160.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,698.35 : 13,048.55 = 2,773.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,698.35/13,048.55 = 2,773.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,698.35x = 13,048.55 × 2,773.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,698.35x = 36,185,866.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,185,866.16/8,698.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.08

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