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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,529.76, 12,793.52 and 2,290.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,529.76, 12,793.52 and 2,290.24 is: 3,435.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,529.76 : 12,793.52 = 2,290.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,529.76/12,793.52 = 2,290.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,529.76x = 12,793.52 × 2,290.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,529.76x = 29,300,231.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,300,231.24/8,529.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.06

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