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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,506.80, 12,761.40 and 2,662.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,506.80, 12,761.40 and 2,662.80 is: 3,994.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,506.80 : 12,761.40 = 2,662.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,506.80/12,761.40 = 2,662.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,506.80x = 12,761.40 × 2,662.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,506.80x = 33,981,055.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,981,055.92/8,506.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.58

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