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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,503.53, 12,753.46 and 2,659.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,503.53, 12,753.46 and 2,659.38 is: 3,988.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,503.53 : 12,753.46 = 2,659.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,503.53/12,753.46 = 2,659.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,503.53x = 12,753.46 × 2,659.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,503.53x = 33,916,296.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,916,296.45/8,503.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,988.50

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