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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,519.46, 12,781.24 and 2,676.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,519.46, 12,781.24 and 2,676.07 is: 4,014.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,519.46 : 12,781.24 = 2,676.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,519.46/12,781.24 = 2,676.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,519.46x = 12,781.24 × 2,676.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,519.46x = 34,203,492.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,203,492.93/8,519.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.75

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