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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,703.68, 13,055.60 and 2,463.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,703.68, 13,055.60 and 2,463.90 is: 3,695.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,703.68 : 13,055.60 = 2,463.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,703.68/13,055.60 = 2,463.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,703.68x = 13,055.60 × 2,463.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,703.68x = 32,167,680.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,167,680.52/8,703.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.87

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