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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,698.53, 13,048.66 and 2,458.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,698.53, 13,048.66 and 2,458.59 is: 3,688.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,698.53 : 13,048.66 = 2,458.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,698.53/13,048.66 = 2,458.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,698.53x = 13,048.66 × 2,458.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,698.53x = 32,081,292.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,081,292.70/8,698.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.13

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