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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,508.29, 12,762.88 and 2,665.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,508.29, 12,762.88 and 2,665.35 is: 3,998.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,508.29 : 12,762.88 = 2,665.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,508.29/12,762.88 = 2,665.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,508.29x = 12,762.88 × 2,665.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,508.29x = 34,017,535.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,017,535.54/8,508.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.17

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