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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,535.04, 12,796.48 and 3,265.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,535.04, 12,796.48 and 3,265.62 is: 4,896.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,535.04 : 12,796.48 = 3,265.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,535.04/12,796.48 = 3,265.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,535.04x = 12,796.48 × 3,265.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,535.04x = 41,788,441.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,788,441.02/8,535.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,896.10

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