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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,677.19, 13,014.21 and 2,435.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,677.19, 13,014.21 and 2,435.67 is: 3,653.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,677.19 : 13,014.21 = 2,435.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,677.19/13,014.21 = 2,435.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,677.19x = 13,014.21 × 2,435.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,677.19x = 31,698,255.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,698,255.80/8,677.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.06

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