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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,516.60, 12,773.96 and 2,277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,516.60, 12,773.96 and 2,277.16 is: 3,415.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,516.60 : 12,773.96 = 2,277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,516.60/12,773.96 = 2,277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,516.60x = 12,773.96 × 2,277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,516.60x = 29,088,350.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,088,350.75/8,516.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.49

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