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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,505.60, 12,758.40 and 2,662.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,505.60, 12,758.40 and 2,662.80 is: 3,994.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,505.60 : 12,758.40 = 2,662.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,505.60/12,758.40 = 2,662.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,505.60x = 12,758.40 × 2,662.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,505.60x = 33,973,067.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,973,067.52/8,505.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.20

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