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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,515.48, 12,773.36 and 2,672.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,515.48, 12,773.36 and 2,672.14 is: 4,008.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,515.48 : 12,773.36 = 2,672.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,515.48/12,773.36 = 2,672.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,515.48x = 12,773.36 × 2,672.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,515.48x = 34,132,206.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,132,206.19/8,515.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.25

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