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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,698.96, 13,049.19 and 2,776.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,698.96, 13,049.19 and 2,776.72 is: 4,165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,698.96 : 13,049.19 = 2,776.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,698.96/13,049.19 = 2,776.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,698.96x = 13,049.19 × 2,776.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,698.96x = 36,233,946.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,233,946.86/8,698.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.32

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