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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,318.36, 12,478.13 and 2,618.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,318.36, 12,478.13 and 2,618.83 is: 3,928.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,318.36 : 12,478.13 = 2,618.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,318.36/12,478.13 = 2,618.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,318.36x = 12,478.13 × 2,618.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,318.36x = 32,678,128.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,678,128.24/8,318.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.44

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