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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,510.07, 12,767.17 and 2,962.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,510.07, 12,767.17 and 2,962.63 is: 4,444.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,510.07 : 12,767.17 = 2,962.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,510.07/12,767.17 = 2,962.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,510.07x = 12,767.17 × 2,962.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,510.07x = 37,824,400.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,824,400.86/8,510.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.66

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