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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.25, 13,011.74 and 2,518.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.25, 13,011.74 and 2,518.25 is: 3,777.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.25 : 13,011.74 = 2,518.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.25/13,011.74 = 2,518.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.25x = 13,011.74 × 2,518.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.25x = 32,766,801.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,766,801.66/8,674.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.48

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