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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,516.51, 12,776.93 and 2,673.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,516.51, 12,776.93 and 2,673.17 is: 4,010.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,516.51 : 12,776.93 = 2,673.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,516.51/12,776.93 = 2,673.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,516.51x = 12,776.93 × 2,673.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,516.51x = 34,154,892.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,154,892.60/8,516.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.43

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