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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,512.36, 12,768.22 and 2,669.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,512.36, 12,768.22 and 2,669.16 is: 4,003.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,512.36 : 12,768.22 = 2,669.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,512.36/12,768.22 = 2,669.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,512.36x = 12,768.22 × 2,669.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,512.36x = 34,080,422.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,080,422.10/8,512.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.64

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