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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,514.64, 12,770.70 and 2,967.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,514.64, 12,770.70 and 2,967.49 is: 4,450.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,514.64 : 12,770.70 = 2,967.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,514.64/12,770.70 = 2,967.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,514.64x = 12,770.70 × 2,967.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,514.64x = 37,896,924.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,896,924.54/8,514.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.80

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