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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,213.39, 12,328.86 and 3,535.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,213.39, 12,328.86 and 3,535.72 is: 5,307.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,213.39 : 12,328.86 = 3,535.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,213.39/12,328.86 = 3,535.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,213.39x = 12,328.86 × 3,535.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,213.39x = 43,591,352.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,591,352.80/8,213.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,307.35

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