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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,533.35, 12,797.91 and 2,689.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,533.35, 12,797.91 and 2,689.95 is: 4,034.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,533.35 : 12,797.91 = 2,689.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,533.35/12,797.91 = 2,689.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,533.35x = 12,797.91 × 2,689.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,533.35x = 34,425,738.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,425,738.00/8,533.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,034.26

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