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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,698.82, 13,050.25 and 2,855.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,698.82, 13,050.25 and 2,855.07 is: 4,283.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,698.82 : 13,050.25 = 2,855.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,698.82/13,050.25 = 2,855.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,698.82x = 13,050.25 × 2,855.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,698.82x = 37,259,370.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,259,370.13/8,698.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,283.27

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