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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,509.80, 12,762.99 and 2,963.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,509.80, 12,762.99 and 2,963.39 is: 4,444.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,509.80 : 12,762.99 = 2,963.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,509.80/12,762.99 = 2,963.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,509.80x = 12,762.99 × 2,963.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,509.80x = 37,821,653.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,821,653.12/8,509.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.48

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