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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,514.42, 12,771.99 and 2,968.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,514.42, 12,771.99 and 2,968.32 is: 4,452.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,514.42 : 12,771.99 = 2,968.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,514.42/12,771.99 = 2,968.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,514.42x = 12,771.99 × 2,968.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,514.42x = 37,911,353.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,911,353.36/8,514.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,452.61

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