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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,916.24, 13,371.68 and 2,676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,916.24, 13,371.68 and 2,676 is: 4,013.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,916.24 : 13,371.68 = 2,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,916.24/13,371.68 = 2,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,916.24x = 13,371.68 × 2,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,916.24x = 35,782,615.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,782,615.68/8,916.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.20

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