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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835, 13,252.77 and 2,679

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835, 13,252.77 and 2,679 is: 4,018.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835 : 13,252.77 = 2,679 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835/13,252.77 = 2,679/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835x = 13,252.77 × 2,679
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835x = 35,504,170.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,504,170.83/8,835
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.58

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