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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,698.61, 13,031.51 and 6,741.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,698.61, 13,031.51 and 6,741.24 is: 10,099.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,698.61 : 13,031.51 = 6,741.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,698.61/13,031.51 = 6,741.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,698.61x = 13,031.51 × 6,741.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,698.61x = 87,848,536.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,848,536.47/8,698.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,099.15

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