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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,673.80, 13,010.76 and 2,433.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,673.80, 13,010.76 and 2,433.85 is: 3,650.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,673.80 : 13,010.76 = 2,433.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,673.80/13,010.76 = 2,433.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,673.80x = 13,010.76 × 2,433.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,673.80x = 31,666,205.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,666,205.70/8,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.79

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