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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.26, 13,013.77 and 2,435.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.26, 13,013.77 and 2,435.29 is: 3,653.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.26 : 13,013.77 = 2,435.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.26/13,013.77 = 2,435.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.26x = 13,013.77 × 2,435.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.26x = 31,692,303.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,692,303.94/8,675.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.18

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