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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,530.34, 12,797.15 and 2,985.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,530.34, 12,797.15 and 2,985.26 is: 4,478.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,530.34 : 12,797.15 = 2,985.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,530.34/12,797.15 = 2,985.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,530.34x = 12,797.15 × 2,985.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,530.34x = 38,202,741.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,202,741.10/8,530.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,478.46

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