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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,715.91, 13,073.84 and 2,475.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,715.91, 13,073.84 and 2,475.93 is: 3,713.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,715.91 : 13,073.84 = 2,475.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,715.91/13,073.84 = 2,475.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,715.91x = 13,073.84 × 2,475.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,715.91x = 32,369,912.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,369,912.67/8,715.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.89

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