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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,508.34, 12,763.54 and 2,268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,508.34, 12,763.54 and 2,268.56 is: 3,403.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,508.34 : 12,763.54 = 2,268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,508.34/12,763.54 = 2,268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,508.34x = 12,763.54 × 2,268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,508.34x = 28,954,809.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,954,809.68/8,508.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.11

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