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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,507.04, 12,766.37 and 2,960.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,507.04, 12,766.37 and 2,960.33 is: 4,442.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,507.04 : 12,766.37 = 2,960.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,507.04/12,766.37 = 2,960.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,507.04x = 12,766.37 × 2,960.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,507.04x = 37,792,668.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,792,668.10/8,507.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.52

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