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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,698.58, 13,045.11 and 5,002.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,698.58, 13,045.11 and 5,002.55 is: 7,502.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,698.58 : 13,045.11 = 5,002.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,698.58/13,045.11 = 5,002.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,698.58x = 13,045.11 × 5,002.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,698.58x = 65,258,815.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,258,815.03/8,698.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,502.24

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