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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,916.94, 13,371.47 and 2,675.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,916.94, 13,371.47 and 2,675.75 is: 4,012.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,916.94 : 13,371.47 = 2,675.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,916.94/13,371.47 = 2,675.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,916.94x = 13,371.47 × 2,675.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,916.94x = 35,778,750.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,778,750.88/8,916.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.45

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