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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,502.58, 12,755.67 and 2,659.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,502.58, 12,755.67 and 2,659.63 is: 3,990.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,502.58 : 12,755.67 = 2,659.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,502.58/12,755.67 = 2,659.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,502.58x = 12,755.67 × 2,659.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,502.58x = 33,925,362.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,925,362.60/8,502.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.01

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