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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.29, 13,011.85 and 2,435.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.29, 13,011.85 and 2,435.79 is: 3,653.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.29 : 13,011.85 = 2,435.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.29/13,011.85 = 2,435.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.29x = 13,011.85 × 2,435.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.29x = 31,694,134.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,694,134.11/8,675.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.38

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