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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.81, 13,066.44 and 2,471.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.81, 13,066.44 and 2,471.02 is: 3,706.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.81 : 13,066.44 = 2,471.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.81/13,066.44 = 2,471.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.81x = 13,066.44 × 2,471.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.81x = 32,287,434.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,287,434.57/8,710.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.59

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