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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,511.80, 12,767.76 and 2,668.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,511.80, 12,767.76 and 2,668.52 is: 4,002.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,511.80 : 12,767.76 = 2,668.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,511.80/12,767.76 = 2,668.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,511.80x = 12,767.76 × 2,668.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,511.80x = 34,071,022.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,071,022.92/8,511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.80

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