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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,706.18, 13,057.61 and 2,464.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,706.18, 13,057.61 and 2,464.69 is: 3,696.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,706.18 : 13,057.61 = 2,464.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,706.18/13,057.61 = 2,464.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,706.18x = 13,057.61 × 2,464.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,706.18x = 32,182,960.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,182,960.79/8,706.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.57

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