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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,635.04, 12,954.72 and 2,479.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,635.04, 12,954.72 and 2,479.04 is: 3,719.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,635.04 : 12,954.72 = 2,479.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,635.04/12,954.72 = 2,479.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,635.04x = 12,954.72 × 2,479.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,635.04x = 32,115,269.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,115,269.07/8,635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.18

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