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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.60, 13,253.40 and 2,679.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.60, 13,253.40 and 2,679.60 is: 4,019.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.60 : 13,253.40 = 2,679.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.60/13,253.40 = 2,679.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.60x = 13,253.40 × 2,679.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.60x = 35,513,810.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,513,810.64/8,835.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.40

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