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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,699.46, 13,046.43 and 2,854.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,699.46, 13,046.43 and 2,854.71 is: 4,281.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,699.46 : 13,046.43 = 2,854.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,699.46/13,046.43 = 2,854.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,699.46x = 13,046.43 × 2,854.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,699.46x = 37,243,774.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,243,774.19/8,699.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,281.16

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