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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,533.84, 12,793.08 and 3,060.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,533.84, 12,793.08 and 3,060.56 is: 4,588.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,533.84 : 12,793.08 = 3,060.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,533.84/12,793.08 = 3,060.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,533.84x = 12,793.08 × 3,060.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,533.84x = 39,153,988.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,153,988.92/8,533.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.09

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