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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,517.08, 12,776.16 and 2,673.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,517.08, 12,776.16 and 2,673.92 is: 4,011.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,517.08 : 12,776.16 = 2,673.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,517.08/12,776.16 = 2,673.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,517.08x = 12,776.16 × 2,673.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,517.08x = 34,162,429.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,162,429.75/8,517.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.05

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