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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,715.55, 13,073.45 and 2,475.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,715.55, 13,073.45 and 2,475.57 is: 3,713.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,715.55 : 13,073.45 = 2,475.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,715.55/13,073.45 = 2,475.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,715.55x = 13,073.45 × 2,475.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,715.55x = 32,364,254.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,364,254.42/8,715.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.39

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