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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,528.97, 12,795.18 and 2,684.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,528.97, 12,795.18 and 2,684.22 is: 4,026.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,528.97 : 12,795.18 = 2,684.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,528.97/12,795.18 = 2,684.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,528.97x = 12,795.18 × 2,684.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,528.97x = 34,345,078.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,345,078.06/8,528.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,026.87

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