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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,516.36, 12,774.22 and 2,673.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,516.36, 12,774.22 and 2,673.16 is: 4,009.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,516.36 : 12,774.22 = 2,673.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,516.36/12,774.22 = 2,673.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,516.36x = 12,774.22 × 2,673.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,516.36x = 34,147,533.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,147,533.94/8,516.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.64

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