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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,512.28, 12,768.42 and 2,669.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,512.28, 12,768.42 and 2,669.34 is: 4,004.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,512.28 : 12,768.42 = 2,669.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,512.28/12,768.42 = 2,669.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,512.28x = 12,768.42 × 2,669.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,512.28x = 34,083,254.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,083,254.24/8,512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.01

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