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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,458.35, 12,683.52 and 2,532.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,458.35, 12,683.52 and 2,532.95 is: 3,798.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,458.35 : 12,683.52 = 2,532.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,458.35/12,683.52 = 2,532.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,458.35x = 12,683.52 × 2,532.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,458.35x = 32,126,721.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,126,721.98/8,458.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.23

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