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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,717.36, 13,073.60 and 2,476.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,717.36, 13,073.60 and 2,476.88 is: 3,714.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,717.36 : 13,073.60 = 2,476.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,717.36/13,073.60 = 2,476.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,717.36x = 13,073.60 × 2,476.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,717.36x = 32,381,738.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,381,738.37/8,717.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.63

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