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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,458.33, 12,689.04 and 2,835.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,458.33, 12,689.04 and 2,835.44 is: 4,253.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,458.33 : 12,689.04 = 2,835.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,458.33/12,689.04 = 2,835.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,458.33x = 12,689.04 × 2,835.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,458.33x = 35,979,069.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,979,069.75/8,458.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.69

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