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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.67, 13,081.60 and 2,481.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.67, 13,081.60 and 2,481.17 is: 3,721.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.67 : 13,081.60 = 2,481.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.67/13,081.60 = 2,481.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.67x = 13,081.60 × 2,481.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.67x = 32,457,673.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,457,673.47/8,720.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.92

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