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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,535.03, 12,805.56 and 2,989.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,535.03, 12,805.56 and 2,989.92 is: 4,485.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,535.03 : 12,805.56 = 2,989.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,535.03/12,805.56 = 2,989.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,535.03x = 12,805.56 × 2,989.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,535.03x = 38,287,599.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,287,599.96/8,535.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,485.94

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