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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,510.36, 12,764.52 and 2,963.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,510.36, 12,764.52 and 2,963.25 is: 4,444.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,510.36 : 12,764.52 = 2,963.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,510.36/12,764.52 = 2,963.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,510.36x = 12,764.52 × 2,963.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,510.36x = 37,824,463.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,824,463.89/8,510.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.52

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