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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,676.90, 13,014.43 and 2,437.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,676.90, 13,014.43 and 2,437.11 is: 3,655.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,676.90 : 13,014.43 = 2,437.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,676.90/13,014.43 = 2,437.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,676.90x = 13,014.43 × 2,437.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,676.90x = 31,717,591.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,717,591.40/8,676.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.41

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