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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,660.25, 12,992.54 and 2,504.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,660.25, 12,992.54 and 2,504.25 is: 3,757.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,660.25 : 12,992.54 = 2,504.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,660.25/12,992.54 = 2,504.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,660.25x = 12,992.54 × 2,504.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,660.25x = 32,536,555.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,536,555.77/8,660.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.00

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