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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,698.91, 13,049.30 and 2,774.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,698.91, 13,049.30 and 2,774.40 is: 4,161.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,698.91 : 13,049.30 = 2,774.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,698.91/13,049.30 = 2,774.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,698.91x = 13,049.30 × 2,774.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,698.91x = 36,203,977.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,203,977.92/8,698.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.90

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