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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,707.51, 13,061.25 and 2,467.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,707.51, 13,061.25 and 2,467.66 is: 3,701.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,707.51 : 13,061.25 = 2,467.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,707.51/13,061.25 = 2,467.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,707.51x = 13,061.25 × 2,467.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,707.51x = 32,230,724.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,230,724.18/8,707.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.49

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