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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,705.22, 13,058.51 and 2,465.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,705.22, 13,058.51 and 2,465.13 is: 3,697.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,705.22 : 13,058.51 = 2,465.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,705.22/13,058.51 = 2,465.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,705.22x = 13,058.51 × 2,465.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,705.22x = 32,190,912.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,190,912.43/8,705.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.89

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