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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,512.77, 12,768.89 and 2,356.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,512.77, 12,768.89 and 2,356.77 is: 3,535.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,512.77 : 12,768.89 = 2,356.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,512.77/12,768.89 = 2,356.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,512.77x = 12,768.89 × 2,356.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,512.77x = 30,093,325.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,093,325.10/8,512.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.08

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