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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.06, 13,252.53 and 2,679.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.06, 13,252.53 and 2,679.06 is: 4,018.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.06 : 13,252.53 = 2,679.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.06/13,252.53 = 2,679.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.06x = 13,252.53 × 2,679.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.06x = 35,504,323.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,504,323.02/8,835.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.57

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