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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,528.03, 12,793.92 and 2,605.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,528.03, 12,793.92 and 2,605.41 is: 3,908.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,528.03 : 12,793.92 = 2,605.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,528.03/12,793.92 = 2,605.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,528.03x = 12,793.92 × 2,605.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,528.03x = 33,333,397.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,333,397.34/8,528.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.69

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