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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,518.23, 12,774.11 and 4,075.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,518.23, 12,774.11 and 4,075.11 is: 6,111.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,518.23 : 12,774.11 = 4,075.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,518.23/12,774.11 = 4,075.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,518.23x = 12,774.11 × 4,075.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,518.23x = 52,055,883.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,055,883.03/8,518.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,111.11

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