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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,698.52, 13,048.70 and 2,856.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,698.52, 13,048.70 and 2,856.20 is: 4,284.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,698.52 : 13,048.70 = 2,856.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,698.52/13,048.70 = 2,856.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,698.52x = 13,048.70 × 2,856.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,698.52x = 37,269,617.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,269,617.42/8,698.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,284.59

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