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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,512.59, 12,770.28 and 2,667.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,512.59, 12,770.28 and 2,667.81 is: 4,002.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,512.59 : 12,770.28 = 2,667.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,512.59/12,770.28 = 2,667.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,512.59x = 12,770.28 × 2,667.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,512.59x = 34,068,680.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,068,680.69/8,512.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.15

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