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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,509.24, 12,763.05 and 2,665.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,509.24, 12,763.05 and 2,665.90 is: 3,998.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,509.24 : 12,763.05 = 2,665.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,509.24/12,763.05 = 2,665.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,509.24x = 12,763.05 × 2,665.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,509.24x = 34,025,015.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,025,015.00/8,509.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.60

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