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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,513.64, 12,769.20 and 2,966.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,513.64, 12,769.20 and 2,966.49 is: 4,449.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,513.64 : 12,769.20 = 2,966.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,513.64/12,769.20 = 2,966.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,513.64x = 12,769.20 × 2,966.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,513.64x = 37,879,704.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,879,704.11/8,513.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.30

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