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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.04, 13,014.78 and 2,435.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.04, 13,014.78 and 2,435.07 is: 3,653.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.04 : 13,014.78 = 2,435.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.04/13,014.78 = 2,435.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.04x = 13,014.78 × 2,435.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.04x = 31,691,900.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,691,900.33/8,675.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.23

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