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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,532.96, 12,797.52 and 3,060.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,532.96, 12,797.52 and 3,060.96 is: 4,590.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,532.96 : 12,797.52 = 3,060.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,532.96/12,797.52 = 3,060.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,532.96x = 12,797.52 × 3,060.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,532.96x = 39,172,696.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,172,696.82/8,532.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.75

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