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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,519.58, 12,780.66 and 2,675.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,519.58, 12,780.66 and 2,675.64 is: 4,013.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,519.58 : 12,780.66 = 2,675.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,519.58/12,780.66 = 2,675.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,519.58x = 12,780.66 × 2,675.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,519.58x = 34,196,445.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,196,445.12/8,519.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.87

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