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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,714.92, 13,070.41 and 2,474.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,714.92, 13,070.41 and 2,474.80 is: 3,711.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,714.92 : 13,070.41 = 2,474.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,714.92/13,070.41 = 2,474.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,714.92x = 13,070.41 × 2,474.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,714.92x = 32,346,611.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,346,611.80/8,714.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.64

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