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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,514.24, 12,772.98 and 2,669.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,514.24, 12,772.98 and 2,669.28 is: 4,004.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,514.24 : 12,772.98 = 2,669.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,514.24/12,772.98 = 2,669.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,514.24x = 12,772.98 × 2,669.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,514.24x = 34,094,660.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,094,660.05/8,514.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.43

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