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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,702.89, 13,056.54 and 2,462.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,702.89, 13,056.54 and 2,462.92 is: 3,695.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,702.89 : 13,056.54 = 2,462.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,702.89/13,056.54 = 2,462.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,702.89x = 13,056.54 × 2,462.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,702.89x = 32,157,213.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,157,213.50/8,702.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.00

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