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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,507.59, 12,760.65 and 2,959.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,507.59, 12,760.65 and 2,959.99 is: 4,439.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,507.59 : 12,760.65 = 2,959.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,507.59/12,760.65 = 2,959.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,507.59x = 12,760.65 × 2,959.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,507.59x = 37,771,396.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,771,396.39/8,507.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,439.73

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