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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,514.08, 12,756.95 and 2,964.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,514.08, 12,756.95 and 2,964.37 is: 4,441.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,514.08 : 12,756.95 = 2,964.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,514.08/12,756.95 = 2,964.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,514.08x = 12,756.95 × 2,964.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,514.08x = 37,816,241.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,816,241.26/8,514.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.61

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