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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,714.39, 13,071.68 and 2,474.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,714.39, 13,071.68 and 2,474.55 is: 3,711.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,714.39 : 13,071.68 = 2,474.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,714.39/13,071.68 = 2,474.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,714.39x = 13,071.68 × 2,474.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,714.39x = 32,346,522.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,346,522.65/8,714.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.85

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