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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,703.56, 13,053.88 and 2,462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,703.56, 13,053.88 and 2,462.16 is: 3,692.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,703.56 : 13,053.88 = 2,462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,703.56/13,053.88 = 2,462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,703.56x = 13,053.88 × 2,462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,703.56x = 32,140,728.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,140,728.87/8,703.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.83

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