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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,503.35, 12,755.05 and 2,580.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,503.35, 12,755.05 and 2,580.28 is: 3,870.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,503.35 : 12,755.05 = 2,580.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,503.35/12,755.05 = 2,580.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,503.35x = 12,755.05 × 2,580.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,503.35x = 32,911,600.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,911,600.41/8,503.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.43

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