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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,514.44, 12,772.32 and 2,671

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,514.44, 12,772.32 and 2,671 is: 4,006.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,514.44 : 12,772.32 = 2,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,514.44/12,772.32 = 2,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,514.44x = 12,772.32 × 2,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,514.44x = 34,114,866.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,114,866.72/8,514.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.71

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