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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,677.17, 13,016.99 and 2,755.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,677.17, 13,016.99 and 2,755.73 is: 4,133.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,677.17 : 13,016.99 = 2,755.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,677.17/13,016.99 = 2,755.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,677.17x = 13,016.99 × 2,755.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,677.17x = 35,871,328.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,871,328.62/8,677.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.99

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