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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,174.18, 12,261.27 and 2,018.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,174.18, 12,261.27 and 2,018.18 is: 3,027.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,174.18 : 12,261.27 = 2,018.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,174.18/12,261.27 = 2,018.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,174.18x = 12,261.27 × 2,018.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,174.18x = 24,745,449.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,745,449.89/8,174.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.27

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