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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.81, 13,067.94 and 2,472.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.81, 13,067.94 and 2,472.02 is: 3,708.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.81 : 13,067.94 = 2,472.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.81/13,067.94 = 2,472.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.81x = 13,067.94 × 2,472.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.81x = 32,304,209.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,304,209.04/8,711.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.09

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