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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,672.44, 13,010.82 and 2,516.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,672.44, 13,010.82 and 2,516.44 is: 3,775.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,672.44 : 13,010.82 = 2,516.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,672.44/13,010.82 = 2,516.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,672.44x = 13,010.82 × 2,516.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,672.44x = 32,740,905.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,740,905.92/8,672.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.28

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