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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,507.16, 12,760.20 and 2,663.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,507.16, 12,760.20 and 2,663.64 is: 3,995.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,507.16 : 12,760.20 = 2,663.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,507.16/12,760.20 = 2,663.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,507.16x = 12,760.20 × 2,663.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,507.16x = 33,988,579.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,988,579.13/8,507.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.29

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