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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,699.84, 13,051.92 and 3,509.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,699.84, 13,051.92 and 3,509.36 is: 5,264.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,699.84 : 13,051.92 = 3,509.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,699.84/13,051.92 = 3,509.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,699.84x = 13,051.92 × 3,509.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,699.84x = 45,803,885.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,803,885.97/8,699.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,264.91

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