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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,512.80, 12,768.84 and 2,669.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,512.80, 12,768.84 and 2,669.28 is: 4,003.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,512.80 : 12,768.84 = 2,669.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,512.80/12,768.84 = 2,669.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,512.80x = 12,768.84 × 2,669.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,512.80x = 34,083,609.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,083,609.24/8,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.81

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