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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,656.17, 12,984.51 and 2,733.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,656.17, 12,984.51 and 2,733.10 is: 4,099.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,656.17 : 12,984.51 = 2,733.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,656.17/12,984.51 = 2,733.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,656.17x = 12,984.51 × 2,733.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,656.17x = 35,487,964.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,487,964.28/8,656.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.73

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