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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.61, 13,011.95 and 2,434.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.61, 13,011.95 and 2,434.19 is: 3,650.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.61 : 13,011.95 = 2,434.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.61/13,011.95 = 2,434.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.61x = 13,011.95 × 2,434.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.61x = 31,673,558.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,673,558.57/8,675.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.87

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