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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,512.49, 12,770.79 and 2,669.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,512.49, 12,770.79 and 2,669.10 is: 4,004.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,512.49 : 12,770.79 = 2,669.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,512.49/12,770.79 = 2,669.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,512.49x = 12,770.79 × 2,669.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,512.49x = 34,086,515.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,086,515.59/8,512.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.29

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