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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,698.76, 13,048.99 and 2,458.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,698.76, 13,048.99 and 2,458.81 is: 3,688.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,698.76 : 13,048.99 = 2,458.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,698.76/13,048.99 = 2,458.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,698.76x = 13,048.99 × 2,458.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,698.76x = 32,084,974.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,084,974.81/8,698.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.46

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