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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,915.96, 13,369.74 and 2,673.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,915.96, 13,369.74 and 2,673.56 is: 4,009.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,915.96 : 13,369.74 = 2,673.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,915.96/13,369.74 = 2,673.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,915.96x = 13,369.74 × 2,673.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,915.96x = 35,744,802.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,744,802.07/8,915.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.08

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