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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,516.86, 12,775.89 and 2,673.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,516.86, 12,775.89 and 2,673.38 is: 4,010.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,516.86 : 12,775.89 = 2,673.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,516.86/12,775.89 = 2,673.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,516.86x = 12,775.89 × 2,673.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,516.86x = 34,154,808.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,154,808.81/8,516.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.26

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