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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,516.51, 12,770.71 and 2,969.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,516.51, 12,770.71 and 2,969.17 is: 4,452.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,516.51 : 12,770.71 = 2,969.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,516.51/12,770.71 = 2,969.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,516.51x = 12,770.71 × 2,969.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,516.51x = 37,918,458.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,918,458.20/8,516.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,452.35

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