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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,515.04, 12,773.40 and 2,966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,515.04, 12,773.40 and 2,966.80 is: 4,450.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,515.04 : 12,773.40 = 2,966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,515.04/12,773.40 = 2,966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,515.04x = 12,773.40 × 2,966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,515.04x = 37,896,123.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,896,123.12/8,515.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.49

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