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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,714.26, 13,073.25 and 2,476.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,714.26, 13,073.25 and 2,476.18 is: 3,714.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,714.26 : 13,073.25 = 2,476.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,714.26/13,073.25 = 2,476.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,714.26x = 13,073.25 × 2,476.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,714.26x = 32,371,731.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,371,731.88/8,714.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.80

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