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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,513.06, 12,765.47 and 2,966.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,513.06, 12,765.47 and 2,966.27 is: 4,447.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,513.06 : 12,765.47 = 2,966.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,513.06/12,765.47 = 2,966.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,513.06x = 12,765.47 × 2,966.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,513.06x = 37,865,752.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,865,752.04/8,513.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.96

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