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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,502.69, 12,754.58 and 2,262.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,502.69, 12,754.58 and 2,262.60 is: 3,394.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,502.69 : 12,754.58 = 2,262.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,502.69/12,754.58 = 2,262.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,502.69x = 12,754.58 × 2,262.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,502.69x = 28,858,501.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,858,501.40/8,502.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.04

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