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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,678.31, 13,017.06 and 2,353.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,678.31, 13,017.06 and 2,353.47 is: 3,530.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,678.31 : 13,017.06 = 2,353.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,678.31/13,017.06 = 2,353.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,678.31x = 13,017.06 × 2,353.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,678.31x = 30,635,260.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,635,260.20/8,678.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.10

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