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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,714.03, 13,071.53 and 2,473.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,714.03, 13,071.53 and 2,473.54 is: 3,710.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,714.03 : 13,071.53 = 2,473.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,714.03/13,071.53 = 2,473.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,714.03x = 13,071.53 × 2,473.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,714.03x = 32,332,925.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,332,925.82/8,714.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.45

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