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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,679.75, 13,019.67 and 2,523.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,679.75, 13,019.67 and 2,523.75 is: 3,785.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,679.75 : 13,019.67 = 2,523.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,679.75/13,019.67 = 2,523.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,679.75x = 13,019.67 × 2,523.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,679.75x = 32,858,392.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,858,392.16/8,679.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.64

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