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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,699.19, 13,050.81 and 2,855.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,699.19, 13,050.81 and 2,855.45 is: 4,283.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,699.19 : 13,050.81 = 2,855.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,699.19/13,050.81 = 2,855.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,699.19x = 13,050.81 × 2,855.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,699.19x = 37,265,935.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,265,935.41/8,699.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,283.84

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