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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.35, 13,012.29 and 2,434.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.35, 13,012.29 and 2,434.43 is: 3,651.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.35 : 13,012.29 = 2,434.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.35/13,012.29 = 2,434.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.35x = 13,012.29 × 2,434.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.35x = 31,677,444.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,677,444.08/8,674.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.85

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