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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,703.06, 13,052.92 and 2,461.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,703.06, 13,052.92 and 2,461.56 is: 3,691.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,703.06 : 13,052.92 = 2,461.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,703.06/13,052.92 = 2,461.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,703.06x = 13,052.92 × 2,461.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,703.06x = 32,130,568.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,130,568.69/8,703.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.87

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