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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.50, 13,367.03 and 2,673.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.50, 13,367.03 and 2,673.30 is: 4,009.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.50 : 13,367.03 = 2,673.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.50/13,367.03 = 2,673.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.50x = 13,367.03 × 2,673.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.50x = 35,734,081.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,734,081.30/8,912.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.43

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