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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,528.65, 12,794.28 and 2,604.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,528.65, 12,794.28 and 2,604.15 is: 3,906.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,528.65 : 12,794.28 = 2,604.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,528.65/12,794.28 = 2,604.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,528.65x = 12,794.28 × 2,604.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,528.65x = 33,318,224.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,318,224.26/8,528.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.62

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