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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,698.52, 13,046.27 and 4,018.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,698.52, 13,046.27 and 4,018.14 is: 6,026.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,698.52 : 13,046.27 = 4,018.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,698.52/13,046.27 = 4,018.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,698.52x = 13,046.27 × 4,018.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,698.52x = 52,421,719.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,421,719.25/8,698.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,026.51

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