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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,916.58, 13,377.10 and 2,676.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,916.58, 13,377.10 and 2,676.71 is: 4,015.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,916.58 : 13,377.10 = 2,676.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,916.58/13,377.10 = 2,676.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,916.58x = 13,377.10 × 2,676.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,916.58x = 35,806,570.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,806,570.51/8,916.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.73

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