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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,512.38, 12,769.77 and 2,669.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,512.38, 12,769.77 and 2,669.45 is: 4,004.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,512.38 : 12,769.77 = 2,669.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,512.38/12,769.77 = 2,669.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,512.38x = 12,769.77 × 2,669.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,512.38x = 34,088,198.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,088,198.68/8,512.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.54

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