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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,525.80, 12,780.18 and 2,974.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,525.80, 12,780.18 and 2,974.84 is: 4,459.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,525.80 : 12,780.18 = 2,974.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,525.80/12,780.18 = 2,974.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,525.80x = 12,780.18 × 2,974.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,525.80x = 38,018,990.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,018,990.67/8,525.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,459.29

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