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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,519.58, 12,781.17 and 2,676.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,519.58, 12,781.17 and 2,676.66 is: 4,015.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,519.58 : 12,781.17 = 2,676.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,519.58/12,781.17 = 2,676.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,519.58x = 12,781.17 × 2,676.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,519.58x = 34,210,846.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,210,846.49/8,519.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.56

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