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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,508.92, 12,763.44 and 2,966.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,508.92, 12,763.44 and 2,966.22 is: 4,449.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,508.92 : 12,763.44 = 2,966.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,508.92/12,763.44 = 2,966.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,508.92x = 12,763.44 × 2,966.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,508.92x = 37,859,171.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,859,171.00/8,508.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.35

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