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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,699.07, 13,049.52 and 2,774.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,699.07, 13,049.52 and 2,774.55 is: 4,162.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,699.07 : 13,049.52 = 2,774.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,699.07/13,049.52 = 2,774.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,699.07x = 13,049.52 × 2,774.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,699.07x = 36,206,545.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,206,545.72/8,699.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.12

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