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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,504.83, 12,763.04 and 2,958.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,504.83, 12,763.04 and 2,958.11 is: 4,439.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,504.83 : 12,763.04 = 2,958.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,504.83/12,763.04 = 2,958.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,504.83x = 12,763.04 × 2,958.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,504.83x = 37,754,476.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,754,476.25/8,504.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,439.18

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