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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,374.86, 12,562.20 and 2,049.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,374.86, 12,562.20 and 2,049.81 is: 3,074.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,374.86 : 12,562.20 = 2,049.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,374.86/12,562.20 = 2,049.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,374.86x = 12,562.20 × 2,049.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,374.86x = 25,750,123.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,750,123.18/8,374.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.69

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