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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,506.40, 12,758.70 and 2,662.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,506.40, 12,758.70 and 2,662.70 is: 3,993.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,506.40 : 12,758.70 = 2,662.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,506.40/12,758.70 = 2,662.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,506.40x = 12,758.70 × 2,662.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,506.40x = 33,972,590.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,972,590.49/8,506.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.77

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