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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,514.26, 12,773.55 and 2,670.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,514.26, 12,773.55 and 2,670.92 is: 4,007.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,514.26 : 12,773.55 = 2,670.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,514.26/12,773.55 = 2,670.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,514.26x = 12,773.55 × 2,670.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,514.26x = 34,117,124.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,117,124.22/8,514.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.06

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