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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,716.42, 13,074.58 and 2,476.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,716.42, 13,074.58 and 2,476.44 is: 3,714.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,716.42 : 13,074.58 = 2,476.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,716.42/13,074.58 = 2,476.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,716.42x = 13,074.58 × 2,476.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,716.42x = 32,378,412.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,378,412.90/8,716.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.65

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