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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,508.60, 12,763.26 and 2,665.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,508.60, 12,763.26 and 2,665.26 is: 3,998.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,508.60 : 12,763.26 = 2,665.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,508.60/12,763.26 = 2,665.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,508.60x = 12,763.26 × 2,665.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,508.60x = 34,017,406.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,017,406.35/8,508.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.00

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