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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,704.52, 13,057.52 and 2,464.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,704.52, 13,057.52 and 2,464.56 is: 3,697.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,704.52 : 13,057.52 = 2,464.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,704.52/13,057.52 = 2,464.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,704.52x = 13,057.52 × 2,464.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,704.52x = 32,181,041.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,181,041.49/8,704.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.05

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