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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,676.04, 13,016.28 and 2,436.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,676.04, 13,016.28 and 2,436.07 is: 3,654.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,676.04 : 13,016.28 = 2,436.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,676.04/13,016.28 = 2,436.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,676.04x = 13,016.28 × 2,436.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,676.04x = 31,708,569.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,708,569.22/8,676.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.73

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