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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,714.36, 13,070.52 and 2,474.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,714.36, 13,070.52 and 2,474.92 is: 3,712.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,714.36 : 13,070.52 = 2,474.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,714.36/13,070.52 = 2,474.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,714.36x = 13,070.52 × 2,474.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,714.36x = 32,348,491.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,348,491.36/8,714.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.09

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