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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,534.64, 12,803.70 and 4,838.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,534.64, 12,803.70 and 4,838.52 is: 7,258.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,534.64 : 12,803.70 = 4,838.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,534.64/12,803.70 = 4,838.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,534.64x = 12,803.70 × 4,838.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,534.64x = 61,950,958.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,950,958.52/8,534.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,258.77

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