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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.75, 13,254.17 and 2,679.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.75, 13,254.17 and 2,679.75 is: 4,019.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.75 : 13,254.17 = 2,679.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.75/13,254.17 = 2,679.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.75x = 13,254.17 × 2,679.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.75x = 35,517,848.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,517,848.66/8,835.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.79

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