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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,174.55, 12,261.95 and 2,018.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,174.55, 12,261.95 and 2,018.55 is: 3,027.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,174.55 : 12,261.95 = 2,018.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,174.55/12,261.95 = 2,018.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,174.55x = 12,261.95 × 2,018.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,174.55x = 24,751,349.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,751,349.08/8,174.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.85

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