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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,699.07, 13,047.91 and 2,458.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,699.07, 13,047.91 and 2,458.83 is: 3,688.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,699.07 : 13,047.91 = 2,458.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,699.07/13,047.91 = 2,458.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,699.07x = 13,047.91 × 2,458.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,699.07x = 32,082,592.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,082,592.55/8,699.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.05

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