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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,516.95, 12,776.74 and 2,673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,516.95, 12,776.74 and 2,673 is: 4,009.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,516.95 : 12,776.74 = 2,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,516.95/12,776.74 = 2,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,516.95x = 12,776.74 × 2,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,516.95x = 34,152,219.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,152,219.34/8,516.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.91

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