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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,508.60, 12,762.14 and 2,961

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,508.60, 12,762.14 and 2,961 is: 4,441.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,508.60 : 12,762.14 = 2,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,508.60/12,762.14 = 2,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,508.60x = 12,762.14 × 2,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,508.60x = 37,788,696.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,788,696.54/8,508.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.24

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