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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,508.97, 12,763.45 and 2,666.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,508.97, 12,763.45 and 2,666.04 is: 3,999.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,508.97 : 12,763.45 = 2,666.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,508.97/12,763.45 = 2,666.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,508.97x = 12,763.45 × 2,666.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,508.97x = 34,027,791.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,027,791.09/8,508.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.05

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