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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,535.08, 12,802.62 and 3,337.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,535.08, 12,802.62 and 3,337.31 is: 5,005.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,535.08 : 12,802.62 = 3,337.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,535.08/12,802.62 = 3,337.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,535.08x = 12,802.62 × 3,337.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,535.08x = 42,726,356.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,726,356.27/8,535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,005.97

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