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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,705.45, 13,056.51 and 2,463.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,705.45, 13,056.51 and 2,463.96 is: 3,695.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,705.45 : 13,056.51 = 2,463.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,705.45/13,056.51 = 2,463.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,705.45x = 13,056.51 × 2,463.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,705.45x = 32,170,640.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,170,640.78/8,705.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.46

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