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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,676.95, 13,013.06 and 2,436.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,676.95, 13,013.06 and 2,436.57 is: 3,654.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,676.95 : 13,013.06 = 2,436.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,676.95/13,013.06 = 2,436.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,676.95x = 13,013.06 × 2,436.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,676.95x = 31,707,219.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,707,219.42/8,676.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.19

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