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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,916.44, 13,377.08 and 2,676.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,916.44, 13,377.08 and 2,676.72 is: 4,015.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,916.44 : 13,377.08 = 2,676.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,916.44/13,377.08 = 2,676.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,916.44x = 13,377.08 × 2,676.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,916.44x = 35,806,697.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,806,697.58/8,916.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.81

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