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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,915.31, 13,374.81 and 2,675.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,915.31, 13,374.81 and 2,675.07 is: 4,013.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,915.31 : 13,374.81 = 2,675.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,915.31/13,374.81 = 2,675.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,915.31x = 13,374.81 × 2,675.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,915.31x = 35,778,552.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,778,552.99/8,915.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.16

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