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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,508.51, 12,763.44 and 2,665.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,508.51, 12,763.44 and 2,665.10 is: 3,997.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,508.51 : 12,763.44 = 2,665.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,508.51/12,763.44 = 2,665.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,508.51x = 12,763.44 × 2,665.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,508.51x = 34,015,875.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,015,875.85/8,508.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.87

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