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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,916.83, 13,377.47 and 2,676.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,916.83, 13,377.47 and 2,676.96 is: 4,016.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,916.83 : 13,377.47 = 2,676.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,916.83/13,377.47 = 2,676.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,916.83x = 13,377.47 × 2,676.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,916.83x = 35,810,952.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,810,952.09/8,916.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.11

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