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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,503.62, 12,757.26 and 2,580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,503.62, 12,757.26 and 2,580 is: 3,870.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,503.62 : 12,757.26 = 2,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,503.62/12,757.26 = 2,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,503.62x = 12,757.26 × 2,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,503.62x = 32,913,730.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,913,730.80/8,503.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.56

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