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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,504.22, 12,757.05 and 2,660.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,504.22, 12,757.05 and 2,660.88 is: 3,991.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,504.22 : 12,757.05 = 2,660.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,504.22/12,757.05 = 2,660.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,504.22x = 12,757.05 × 2,660.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,504.22x = 33,944,979.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,944,979.20/8,504.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.55

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