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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,701.46, 13,052.72 and 2,461.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,701.46, 13,052.72 and 2,461.95 is: 3,693.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,701.46 : 13,052.72 = 2,461.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,701.46/13,052.72 = 2,461.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,701.46x = 13,052.72 × 2,461.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,701.46x = 32,135,106.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,135,106.52/8,701.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.07

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