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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,699.28, 13,046.94 and 2,459.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,699.28, 13,046.94 and 2,459.94 is: 3,689.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,699.28 : 13,046.94 = 2,459.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,699.28/13,046.94 = 2,459.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,699.28x = 13,046.94 × 2,459.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,699.28x = 32,094,689.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,094,689.58/8,699.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.35

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