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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,671.80, 13,007.40 and 2,431.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,671.80, 13,007.40 and 2,431.80 is: 3,647.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,671.80 : 13,007.40 = 2,431.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,671.80/13,007.40 = 2,431.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,671.80x = 13,007.40 × 2,431.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,671.80x = 31,631,395.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,631,395.32/8,671.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.62

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