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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,514.80, 12,773.40 and 2,670.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,514.80, 12,773.40 and 2,670.80 is: 4,006.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,514.80 : 12,773.40 = 2,670.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,514.80/12,773.40 = 2,670.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,514.80x = 12,773.40 × 2,670.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,514.80x = 34,115,196.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,115,196.72/8,514.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.58

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