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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,698.92, 13,048.92 and 3,504.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,698.92, 13,048.92 and 3,504.84 is: 5,257.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,698.92 : 13,048.92 = 3,504.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,698.92/13,048.92 = 3,504.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,698.92x = 13,048.92 × 3,504.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,698.92x = 45,734,376.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,734,376.77/8,698.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,257.48

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