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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.24, 13,364.58 and 2,673.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.24, 13,364.58 and 2,673.14 is: 4,008.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.24 : 13,364.58 = 2,673.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.24/13,364.58 = 2,673.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.24x = 13,364.58 × 2,673.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.24x = 35,725,393.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,725,393.38/8,912.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.58

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