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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,533.05, 12,798.44 and 2,985.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,533.05, 12,798.44 and 2,985.90 is: 4,478.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,533.05 : 12,798.44 = 2,985.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,533.05/12,798.44 = 2,985.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,533.05x = 12,798.44 × 2,985.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,533.05x = 38,214,810.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,214,810.27/8,533.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,478.45

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