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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,510.36, 12,764.04 and 4,126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,510.36, 12,764.04 and 4,126.64 is: 6,189.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,510.36 : 12,764.04 = 4,126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,510.36/12,764.04 = 4,126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,510.36x = 12,764.04 × 4,126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,510.36x = 52,672,598.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,672,598.03/8,510.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,189.23

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