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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,713.18, 13,069.04 and 2,473.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,713.18, 13,069.04 and 2,473.56 is: 3,710.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,713.18 : 13,069.04 = 2,473.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,713.18/13,069.04 = 2,473.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,713.18x = 13,069.04 × 2,473.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,713.18x = 32,327,054.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,327,054.58/8,713.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.13

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