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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,504.97, 12,754.35 and 2,956.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,504.97, 12,754.35 and 2,956.92 is: 4,434.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,504.97 : 12,754.35 = 2,956.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,504.97/12,754.35 = 2,956.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,504.97x = 12,754.35 × 2,956.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,504.97x = 37,713,592.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,713,592.60/8,504.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,434.30

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