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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,506.10, 12,759.15 and 2,663.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,506.10, 12,759.15 and 2,663.30 is: 3,994.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,506.10 : 12,759.15 = 2,663.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,506.10/12,759.15 = 2,663.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,506.10x = 12,759.15 × 2,663.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,506.10x = 33,981,444.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,981,444.20/8,506.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.95

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