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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,530.74, 12,797.19 and 3,335.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,530.74, 12,797.19 and 3,335.94 is: 5,004.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,530.74 : 12,797.19 = 3,335.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,530.74/12,797.19 = 3,335.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,530.74x = 12,797.19 × 3,335.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,530.74x = 42,690,658.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,690,658.01/8,530.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,004.33

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