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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,535.02, 12,804.27 and 4,838.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,535.02, 12,804.27 and 4,838.90 is: 7,259.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,535.02 : 12,804.27 = 4,838.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,535.02/12,804.27 = 4,838.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,535.02x = 12,804.27 × 4,838.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,535.02x = 61,958,582.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,958,582.10/8,535.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,259.34

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