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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,699.95, 13,047.18 and 2,855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,699.95, 13,047.18 and 2,855.20 is: 4,281.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,699.95 : 13,047.18 = 2,855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,699.95/13,047.18 = 2,855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,699.95x = 13,047.18 × 2,855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,699.95x = 37,252,308.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,252,308.34/8,699.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,281.90

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