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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,516.43, 12,776.70 and 2,673.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,516.43, 12,776.70 and 2,673.04 is: 4,010.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,516.43 : 12,776.70 = 2,673.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,516.43/12,776.70 = 2,673.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,516.43x = 12,776.70 × 2,673.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,516.43x = 34,152,552.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,152,552.92/8,516.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.20

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