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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,677.04, 13,017.78 and 2,437.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,677.04, 13,017.78 and 2,437.07 is: 3,656.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,677.04 : 13,017.78 = 2,437.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,677.04/13,017.78 = 2,437.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,677.04x = 13,017.78 × 2,437.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,677.04x = 31,725,241.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,725,241.10/8,677.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.23

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