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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,704.54, 13,056.75 and 2,464.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,704.54, 13,056.75 and 2,464.66 is: 3,696.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,704.54 : 13,056.75 = 2,464.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,704.54/13,056.75 = 2,464.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,704.54x = 13,056.75 × 2,464.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,704.54x = 32,180,449.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,180,449.46/8,704.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.97

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