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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,726.40, 13,089.66 and 2,486.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,726.40, 13,089.66 and 2,486.48 is: 3,729.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,726.40 : 13,089.66 = 2,486.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,726.40/13,089.66 = 2,486.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,726.40x = 13,089.66 × 2,486.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,726.40x = 32,547,177.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,547,177.80/8,726.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.74

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