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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,534.62, 12,805.23 and 2,988.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,534.62, 12,805.23 and 2,988.58 is: 4,484.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,534.62 : 12,805.23 = 2,988.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,534.62/12,805.23 = 2,988.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,534.62x = 12,805.23 × 2,988.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,534.62x = 38,269,454.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,269,454.27/8,534.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,484.03

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