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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,505.36, 12,757.92 and 2,661.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,505.36, 12,757.92 and 2,661.96 is: 3,992.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,505.36 : 12,757.92 = 2,661.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,505.36/12,757.92 = 2,661.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,505.36x = 12,757.92 × 2,661.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,505.36x = 33,961,072.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,961,072.72/8,505.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.90

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