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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.61, 13,069.26 and 2,473.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.61, 13,069.26 and 2,473.53 is: 3,710.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.61 : 13,069.26 = 2,473.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.61/13,069.26 = 2,473.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.61x = 13,069.26 × 2,473.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.61x = 32,327,206.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,327,206.69/8,711.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.82

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