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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,535.08, 12,799.26 and 4,151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,535.08, 12,799.26 and 4,151.24 is: 6,225.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,535.08 : 12,799.26 = 4,151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,535.08/12,799.26 = 4,151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,535.08x = 12,799.26 × 4,151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,535.08x = 53,132,800.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,132,800.08/8,535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,225.23

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