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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,516.68, 12,777.07 and 2,673.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,516.68, 12,777.07 and 2,673.29 is: 4,010.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,516.68 : 12,777.07 = 2,673.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,516.68/12,777.07 = 2,673.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,516.68x = 12,777.07 × 2,673.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,516.68x = 34,156,749.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,156,749.57/8,516.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.57

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