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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.43, 13,010.79 and 2,435.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.43, 13,010.79 and 2,435.07 is: 3,651.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.43 : 13,010.79 = 2,435.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.43/13,010.79 = 2,435.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.43x = 13,010.79 × 2,435.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.43x = 31,682,184.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,682,184.41/8,675.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.94

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