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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,501.44, 12,752.16 and 2,658.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,501.44, 12,752.16 and 2,658.52 is: 3,987.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,501.44 : 12,752.16 = 2,658.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,501.44/12,752.16 = 2,658.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,501.44x = 12,752.16 × 2,658.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,501.44x = 33,901,872.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,901,872.40/8,501.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,987.78

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