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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,916.14, 13,374.18 and 2,676.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,916.14, 13,374.18 and 2,676.12 is: 4,014.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,916.14 : 13,374.18 = 2,676.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,916.14/13,374.18 = 2,676.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,916.14x = 13,374.18 × 2,676.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,916.14x = 35,790,950.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,790,950.70/8,916.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.18

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