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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,664.25, 12,998.54 and 2,508.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,664.25, 12,998.54 and 2,508.25 is: 3,763.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,664.25 : 12,998.54 = 2,508.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,664.25/12,998.54 = 2,508.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,664.25x = 12,998.54 × 2,508.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,664.25x = 32,603,587.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,603,587.96/8,664.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.00

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