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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,676.51, 13,015.65 and 2,436.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,676.51, 13,015.65 and 2,436.54 is: 3,655.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,676.51 : 13,015.65 = 2,436.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,676.51/13,015.65 = 2,436.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,676.51x = 13,015.65 × 2,436.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,676.51x = 31,713,151.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,713,151.85/8,676.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.06

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