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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,135.16, 12,203.26 and 2,869.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,135.16, 12,203.26 and 2,869.52 is: 4,304.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,135.16 : 12,203.26 = 2,869.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,135.16/12,203.26 = 2,869.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,135.16x = 12,203.26 × 2,869.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,135.16x = 35,017,498.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,017,498.64/8,135.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,304.46

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