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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,511.03, 12,766.55 and 2,668.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,511.03, 12,766.55 and 2,668.09 is: 4,002.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,511.03 : 12,766.55 = 2,668.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,511.03/12,766.55 = 2,668.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,511.03x = 12,766.55 × 2,668.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,511.03x = 34,062,304.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,062,304.39/8,511.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.14

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