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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,517.10, 12,776.93 and 2,673.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,517.10, 12,776.93 and 2,673.13 is: 4,010.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,517.10 : 12,776.93 = 2,673.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,517.10/12,776.93 = 2,673.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,517.10x = 12,776.93 × 2,673.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,517.10x = 34,154,394.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,154,394.89/8,517.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.10

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