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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,508.69, 12,765.06 and 2,665.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,508.69, 12,765.06 and 2,665.77 is: 3,999.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,508.69 : 12,765.06 = 2,665.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,508.69/12,765.06 = 2,665.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,508.69x = 12,765.06 × 2,665.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,508.69x = 34,028,714.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,028,714.00/8,508.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.29

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