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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,699.66, 13,050.20 and 2,459.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,699.66, 13,050.20 and 2,459.72 is: 3,689.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,699.66 : 13,050.20 = 2,459.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,699.66/13,050.20 = 2,459.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,699.66x = 13,050.20 × 2,459.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,699.66x = 32,099,858.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,099,858.27/8,699.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.79

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