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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,502.93, 12,754.33 and 2,956.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,502.93, 12,754.33 and 2,956.25 is: 4,434.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,502.93 : 12,754.33 = 2,956.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,502.93/12,754.33 = 2,956.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,502.93x = 12,754.33 × 2,956.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,502.93x = 37,705,012.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,705,012.56/8,502.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,434.36

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