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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,459.35, 12,685.02 and 2,533.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,459.35, 12,685.02 and 2,533.95 is: 3,799.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,459.35 : 12,685.02 = 2,533.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,459.35/12,685.02 = 2,533.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,459.35x = 12,685.02 × 2,533.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,459.35x = 32,143,206.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,143,206.43/8,459.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.73

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