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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,504.57, 12,758.92 and 2,957.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,504.57, 12,758.92 and 2,957.13 is: 4,436.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,504.57 : 12,758.92 = 2,957.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,504.57/12,758.92 = 2,957.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,504.57x = 12,758.92 × 2,957.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,504.57x = 37,729,777.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,729,777.71/8,504.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.41

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