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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,708.94, 13,063.41 and 2,469.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,708.94, 13,063.41 and 2,469.63 is: 3,704.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,708.94 : 13,063.41 = 2,469.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,708.94/13,063.41 = 2,469.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,708.94x = 13,063.41 × 2,469.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,708.94x = 32,261,789.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,261,789.24/8,708.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.45

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