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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,506.59, 12,761.56 and 2,960.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,506.59, 12,761.56 and 2,960.12 is: 4,440.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,506.59 : 12,761.56 = 2,960.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,506.59/12,761.56 = 2,960.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,506.59x = 12,761.56 × 2,960.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,506.59x = 37,775,672.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,775,672.23/8,506.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.75

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