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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.08, 13,252.54 and 2,679.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.08, 13,252.54 and 2,679.08 is: 4,018.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.08 : 13,252.54 = 2,679.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.08/13,252.54 = 2,679.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.08x = 13,252.54 × 2,679.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.08x = 35,504,614.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,504,614.86/8,835.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.60

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