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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,505.99, 12,759.27 and 2,959.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,505.99, 12,759.27 and 2,959.80 is: 4,439.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,505.99 : 12,759.27 = 2,959.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,505.99/12,759.27 = 2,959.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,505.99x = 12,759.27 × 2,959.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,505.99x = 37,764,887.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,764,887.35/8,505.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,439.80

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