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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,518.95, 12,776.97 and 2,674.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,518.95, 12,776.97 and 2,674.19 is: 4,010.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,518.95 : 12,776.97 = 2,674.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,518.95/12,776.97 = 2,674.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,518.95x = 12,776.97 × 2,674.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,518.95x = 34,168,045.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,168,045.40/8,518.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.83

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