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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,707.52, 13,058.80 and 2,467.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,707.52, 13,058.80 and 2,467.12 is: 3,699.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,707.52 : 13,058.80 = 2,467.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,707.52/13,058.80 = 2,467.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,707.52x = 13,058.80 × 2,467.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,707.52x = 32,217,626.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,217,626.66/8,707.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.98

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