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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,698.75, 13,050.29 and 2,542.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,698.75, 13,050.29 and 2,542.75 is: 3,814.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,698.75 : 13,050.29 = 2,542.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,698.75/13,050.29 = 2,542.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,698.75x = 13,050.29 × 2,542.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,698.75x = 33,183,624.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,183,624.90/8,698.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.76

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