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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,664.26, 12,998.54 and 2,508.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,664.26, 12,998.54 and 2,508.26 is: 3,763.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,664.26 : 12,998.54 = 2,508.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,664.26/12,998.54 = 2,508.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,664.26x = 12,998.54 × 2,508.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,664.26x = 32,603,717.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,603,717.94/8,664.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.01

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