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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,516.22, 12,774.32 and 2,673.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,516.22, 12,774.32 and 2,673.28 is: 4,009.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,516.22 : 12,774.32 = 2,673.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,516.22/12,774.32 = 2,673.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,516.22x = 12,774.32 × 2,673.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,516.22x = 34,149,334.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,149,334.17/8,516.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.92

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