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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,698.78, 13,049.17 and 2,773.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,698.78, 13,049.17 and 2,773.58 is: 4,160.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,698.78 : 13,049.17 = 2,773.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,698.78/13,049.17 = 2,773.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,698.78x = 13,049.17 × 2,773.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,698.78x = 36,192,844.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,192,844.75/8,698.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.68

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