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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,174.68, 12,262.02 and 2,018.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,174.68, 12,262.02 and 2,018.68 is: 3,028.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,174.68 : 12,262.02 = 2,018.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,174.68/12,262.02 = 2,018.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,174.68x = 12,262.02 × 2,018.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,174.68x = 24,753,094.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,753,094.53/8,174.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.02

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