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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,508.80, 12,762.84 and 2,665.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,508.80, 12,762.84 and 2,665.28 is: 3,997.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,508.80 : 12,762.84 = 2,665.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,508.80/12,762.84 = 2,665.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,508.80x = 12,762.84 × 2,665.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,508.80x = 34,016,542.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,016,542.20/8,508.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.81

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