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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,519.30, 12,778.03 and 2,972.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,519.30, 12,778.03 and 2,972.74 is: 4,458.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,519.30 : 12,778.03 = 2,972.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,519.30/12,778.03 = 2,972.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,519.30x = 12,778.03 × 2,972.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,519.30x = 37,985,820.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,985,820.57/8,519.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,458.80

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