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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,679.69, 13,018.19 and 2,439.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,679.69, 13,018.19 and 2,439.05 is: 3,658.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,679.69 : 13,018.19 = 2,439.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,679.69/13,018.19 = 2,439.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,679.69x = 13,018.19 × 2,439.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,679.69x = 31,751,939.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,751,939.03/8,679.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.19

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