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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,529.66, 12,793.43 and 2,290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,529.66, 12,793.43 and 2,290.16 is: 3,434.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,529.66 : 12,793.43 = 2,290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,529.66/12,793.43 = 2,290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,529.66x = 12,793.43 × 2,290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,529.66x = 29,298,926.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,298,926.23/8,529.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.95

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