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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,676.54, 13,017.03 and 2,436.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,676.54, 13,017.03 and 2,436.57 is: 3,655.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,676.54 : 13,017.03 = 2,436.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,676.54/13,017.03 = 2,436.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,676.54x = 13,017.03 × 2,436.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,676.54x = 31,716,904.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,716,904.79/8,676.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.48

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