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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.82, 13,011.65 and 2,436.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.82, 13,011.65 and 2,436.10 is: 3,653.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.82 : 13,011.65 = 2,436.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.82/13,011.65 = 2,436.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.82x = 13,011.65 × 2,436.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.82x = 31,697,680.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,697,680.57/8,675.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.57

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