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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,517.95, 12,775.47 and 2,673.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,517.95, 12,775.47 and 2,673.19 is: 4,009.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,517.95 : 12,775.47 = 2,673.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,517.95/12,775.47 = 2,673.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,517.95x = 12,775.47 × 2,673.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,517.95x = 34,151,258.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,151,258.65/8,517.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.33

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