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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,503.84, 12,755.04 and 2,956.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,503.84, 12,755.04 and 2,956.24 is: 4,434.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,503.84 : 12,755.04 = 2,956.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,503.84/12,755.04 = 2,956.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,503.84x = 12,755.04 × 2,956.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,503.84x = 37,706,959.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,706,959.45/8,503.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,434.11

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