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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.04, 13,013.28 and 2,434.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.04, 13,013.28 and 2,434.07 is: 3,651.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.04 : 13,013.28 = 2,434.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.04/13,013.28 = 2,434.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.04x = 13,013.28 × 2,434.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.04x = 31,675,169.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,675,169.38/8,674.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.72

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