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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,174.41, 12,261.61 and 2,018.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,174.41, 12,261.61 and 2,018.41 is: 3,027.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,174.41 : 12,261.61 = 2,018.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,174.41/12,261.61 = 2,018.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,174.41x = 12,261.61 × 2,018.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,174.41x = 24,748,956.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,748,956.24/8,174.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.61

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