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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.01, 13,013.39 and 2,435.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.01, 13,013.39 and 2,435.04 is: 3,652.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.01 : 13,013.39 = 2,435.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.01/13,013.39 = 2,435.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.01x = 13,013.39 × 2,435.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.01x = 31,688,131.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,688,131.27/8,675.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,652.81

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