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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,519.41, 12,779.83 and 2,676.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,519.41, 12,779.83 and 2,676.02 is: 4,014.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,519.41 : 12,779.83 = 2,676.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,519.41/12,779.83 = 2,676.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,519.41x = 12,779.83 × 2,676.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,519.41x = 34,199,080.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,199,080.68/8,519.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.26

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