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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,510.97, 12,766.44 and 2,668.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,510.97, 12,766.44 and 2,668.04 is: 4,002.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,510.97 : 12,766.44 = 2,668.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,510.97/12,766.44 = 2,668.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,510.97x = 12,766.44 × 2,668.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,510.97x = 34,061,308.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,061,308.75/8,510.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.05

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