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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.31, 13,078.50 and 2,480.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.31, 13,078.50 and 2,480.19 is: 3,719.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.31 : 13,078.50 = 2,480.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.31/13,078.50 = 2,480.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.31x = 13,078.50 × 2,480.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.31x = 32,437,164.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,437,164.92/8,720.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.73

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