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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,510.41, 12,765.96 and 2,964.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,510.41, 12,765.96 and 2,964.32 is: 4,446.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,510.41 : 12,765.96 = 2,964.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,510.41/12,765.96 = 2,964.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,510.41x = 12,765.96 × 2,964.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,510.41x = 37,842,338.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,842,338.69/8,510.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.59

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