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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,698.49, 13,035.93 and 4,008.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,698.49, 13,035.93 and 4,008.18 is: 6,006.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,698.49 : 13,035.93 = 4,008.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,698.49/13,035.93 = 4,008.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,698.49x = 13,035.93 × 4,008.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,698.49x = 52,250,353.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,250,353.91/8,698.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,006.83

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