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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,519.88, 12,773.52 and 2,673.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,519.88, 12,773.52 and 2,673.12 is: 4,007.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,519.88 : 12,773.52 = 2,673.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,519.88/12,773.52 = 2,673.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,519.88x = 12,773.52 × 2,673.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,519.88x = 34,145,151.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,145,151.78/8,519.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.70

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