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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,501.05, 12,752.55 and 2,261.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,501.05, 12,752.55 and 2,261.32 is: 3,392.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,501.05 : 12,752.55 = 2,261.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,501.05/12,752.55 = 2,261.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,501.05x = 12,752.55 × 2,261.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,501.05x = 28,837,558.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,837,558.12/8,501.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.23

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