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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,511.66, 12,767.49 and 2,668.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,511.66, 12,767.49 and 2,668.73 is: 4,003.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,511.66 : 12,767.49 = 2,668.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,511.66/12,767.49 = 2,668.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,511.66x = 12,767.49 × 2,668.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,511.66x = 34,072,919.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,072,919.75/8,511.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.09

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