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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,506.60, 12,759.90 and 2,663.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,506.60, 12,759.90 and 2,663.80 is: 3,995.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,506.60 : 12,759.90 = 2,663.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,506.60/12,759.90 = 2,663.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,506.60x = 12,759.90 × 2,663.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,506.60x = 33,989,821.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,989,821.62/8,506.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.70

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