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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,531.94, 12,797.82 and 2,291.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,531.94, 12,797.82 and 2,291.76 is: 3,437.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,531.94 : 12,797.82 = 2,291.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,531.94/12,797.82 = 2,291.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,531.94x = 12,797.82 × 2,291.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,531.94x = 29,329,531.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,329,531.96/8,531.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.62

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