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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,511.28, 12,766.92 and 2,668.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,511.28, 12,766.92 and 2,668.34 is: 4,002.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,511.28 : 12,766.92 = 2,668.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,511.28/12,766.92 = 2,668.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,511.28x = 12,766.92 × 2,668.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,511.28x = 34,066,483.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,066,483.31/8,511.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.51

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