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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,530.04, 12,795.12 and 2,983.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,530.04, 12,795.12 and 2,983.36 is: 4,475.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,530.04 : 12,795.12 = 2,983.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,530.04/12,795.12 = 2,983.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,530.04x = 12,795.12 × 2,983.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,530.04x = 38,172,449.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,172,449.20/8,530.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.06

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