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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,915.92, 13,371.94 and 2,674.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,915.92, 13,371.94 and 2,674.26 is: 4,010.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,915.92 : 13,371.94 = 2,674.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,915.92/13,371.94 = 2,674.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,915.92x = 13,371.94 × 2,674.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,915.92x = 35,759,977.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,759,977.40/8,915.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.80

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