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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,915.69, 13,373.52 and 2,675.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,915.69, 13,373.52 and 2,675.69 is: 4,013.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,915.69 : 13,373.52 = 2,675.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,915.69/13,373.52 = 2,675.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,915.69x = 13,373.52 × 2,675.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,915.69x = 35,783,366.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,783,366.98/8,915.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.53

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