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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.43, 13,012.16 and 2,435.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.43, 13,012.16 and 2,435.95 is: 3,653.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.43 : 13,012.16 = 2,435.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.43/13,012.16 = 2,435.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.43x = 13,012.16 × 2,435.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.43x = 31,696,971.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,696,971.15/8,675.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.65

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