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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,519.88, 12,781.04 and 2,676.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,519.88, 12,781.04 and 2,676.95 is: 4,015.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,519.88 : 12,781.04 = 2,676.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,519.88/12,781.04 = 2,676.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,519.88x = 12,781.04 × 2,676.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,519.88x = 34,214,190.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,214,190.72/8,519.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.80

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