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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,512.46, 12,770.73 and 2,669.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,512.46, 12,770.73 and 2,669.06 is: 4,004.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,512.46 : 12,770.73 = 2,669.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,512.46/12,770.73 = 2,669.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,512.46x = 12,770.73 × 2,669.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,512.46x = 34,085,876.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,085,876.54/8,512.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.23

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