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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.02, 13,010.22 and 2,434.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.02, 13,010.22 and 2,434.60 is: 3,651.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.02 : 13,010.22 = 2,434.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.02/13,010.22 = 2,434.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.02x = 13,010.22 × 2,434.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.02x = 31,674,681.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,674,681.61/8,674.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.67

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