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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,677.02, 13,014.72 and 2,437.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,677.02, 13,014.72 and 2,437.60 is: 3,656.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,677.02 : 13,014.72 = 2,437.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,677.02/13,014.72 = 2,437.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,677.02x = 13,014.72 × 2,437.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,677.02x = 31,724,681.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,724,681.47/8,677.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.17

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