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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,518.08, 12,779.18 and 2,674.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,518.08, 12,779.18 and 2,674.69 is: 4,012.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,518.08 : 12,779.18 = 2,674.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,518.08/12,779.18 = 2,674.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,518.08x = 12,779.18 × 2,674.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,518.08x = 34,180,344.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,180,344.95/8,518.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.68

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