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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.54, 13,015.53 and 2,435.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.54, 13,015.53 and 2,435.57 is: 3,653.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.54 : 13,015.53 = 2,435.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.54/13,015.53 = 2,435.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.54x = 13,015.53 × 2,435.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.54x = 31,700,169.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,700,169.32/8,675.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.97

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