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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,508.44, 12,763.32 and 2,665

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,508.44, 12,763.32 and 2,665 is: 3,997.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,508.44 : 12,763.32 = 2,665 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,508.44/12,763.32 = 2,665/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,508.44x = 12,763.32 × 2,665
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,508.44x = 34,014,247.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,014,247.80/8,508.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.71

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