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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,698.44, 13,046.04 and 4,018.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,698.44, 13,046.04 and 4,018.26 is: 6,026.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,698.44 : 13,046.04 = 4,018.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,698.44/13,046.04 = 4,018.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,698.44x = 13,046.04 × 4,018.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,698.44x = 52,422,380.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,422,380.69/8,698.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,026.64

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