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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,707.56, 13,060.26 and 2,468.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,707.56, 13,060.26 and 2,468.04 is: 3,701.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,707.56 : 13,060.26 = 2,468.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,707.56/13,060.26 = 2,468.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,707.56x = 13,060.26 × 2,468.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,707.56x = 32,233,244.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,233,244.09/8,707.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.75

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