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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,516.93, 12,777.44 and 2,673.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,516.93, 12,777.44 and 2,673.54 is: 4,010.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,516.93 : 12,777.44 = 2,673.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,516.93/12,777.44 = 2,673.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,516.93x = 12,777.44 × 2,673.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,516.93x = 34,160,996.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,160,996.94/8,516.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.95

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