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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,676.26, 13,015.27 and 2,436.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,676.26, 13,015.27 and 2,436.29 is: 3,654.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,676.26 : 13,015.27 = 2,436.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,676.26/13,015.27 = 2,436.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,676.26x = 13,015.27 × 2,436.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,676.26x = 31,708,972.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,708,972.15/8,676.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.68

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