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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.75, 13,012.49 and 2,518.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.75, 13,012.49 and 2,518.75 is: 3,778.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.75 : 13,012.49 = 2,518.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.75/13,012.49 = 2,518.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.75x = 13,012.49 × 2,518.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.75x = 32,775,196.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,775,196.59/8,674.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.23

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