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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,512.30, 12,768.45 and 2,668.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,512.30, 12,768.45 and 2,668.93 is: 4,003.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,512.30 : 12,768.45 = 2,668.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,512.30/12,768.45 = 2,668.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,512.30x = 12,768.45 × 2,668.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,512.30x = 34,078,099.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,078,099.26/8,512.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.40

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