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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,502.30, 12,753.48 and 2,658.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,502.30, 12,753.48 and 2,658.96 is: 3,988.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,502.30 : 12,753.48 = 2,658.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,502.30/12,753.48 = 2,658.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,502.30x = 12,753.48 × 2,658.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,502.30x = 33,910,993.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,910,993.18/8,502.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,988.45

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