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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,502.80, 12,755.40 and 2,658.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,502.80, 12,755.40 and 2,658.80 is: 3,988.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,502.80 : 12,755.40 = 2,658.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,502.80/12,755.40 = 2,658.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,502.80x = 12,755.40 × 2,658.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,502.80x = 33,914,057.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,914,057.52/8,502.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,988.58

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