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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,714.54, 13,069.85 and 2,474.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,714.54, 13,069.85 and 2,474.42 is: 3,711.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,714.54 : 13,069.85 = 2,474.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,714.54/13,069.85 = 2,474.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,714.54x = 13,069.85 × 2,474.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,714.54x = 32,340,318.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,340,318.54/8,714.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.07

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