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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,510.98, 12,762.42 and 2,963.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,510.98, 12,762.42 and 2,963.64 is: 4,444.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,510.98 : 12,762.42 = 2,963.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,510.98/12,762.42 = 2,963.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,510.98x = 12,762.42 × 2,963.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,510.98x = 37,823,255.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,823,255.15/8,510.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.06

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