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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,535.06, 12,802.59 and 2,692.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,535.06, 12,802.59 and 2,692.12 is: 4,038.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,535.06 : 12,802.59 = 2,692.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,535.06/12,802.59 = 2,692.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,535.06x = 12,802.59 × 2,692.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,535.06x = 34,466,162.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,466,162.92/8,535.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.19

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