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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,515.01, 12,774.57 and 2,671.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,515.01, 12,774.57 and 2,671.62 is: 4,008.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,515.01 : 12,774.57 = 2,671.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,515.01/12,774.57 = 2,671.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,515.01x = 12,774.57 × 2,671.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,515.01x = 34,128,810.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,128,810.64/8,515.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.08

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